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New ADHD research turns to AI and brain waves to provide more objective assessment

Dr Jack Scott has received an Explorer Grant from the HRC to combine the use of AI with measurements of brain activity to help clinicians more accurately assess cognitive capacity in kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is one of 20 Explorer Grants announced today.

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New biomedical and clinical research to improve Māori health outcomes

A marae-based programme testing the use of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to help patients with persistent mild traumatic brain injury is one of four research studies to receive funding as part of the HRC's He Ara Whakahihiko – Hauora Fund.

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Major NZ-led clinical trial to test AI-guided treatment of critically ill patients

A clinical trial involving 50 hospital intensive care units throughout New Zealand and Australia will test if artificial intelligence can help doctors save more patients’ lives who are on life support. It is one of 40 HRC grants announced today.

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