Publications by authors named "Roohab Shaikh"

Despite its controversial nature, the use of recreational marijuana and cannabis-derived products continue to increase in popularity. Cannabis consumption is currently legal in certain American states as well as Canada, and it is also frequently used by Canadian youth. However, cannabis use during childhood and adolescence can contribute to significant harm.

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  • Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) typically occur after toddlerhood, but earlier detection using machine learning can significantly improve intervention outcomes.
  • Recent studies focus on machine learning strategies to assess infants and children under 18 months for ASD, revealing a range of sensitivity (60.7%-95.6%) and specificity (50%-100%) in identifying the disorder.
  • Despite promising results, inconsistencies arise from diverse ASD presentations and study designs, indicating that further research is essential before integrating machine learning techniques into clinical practice for early ASD screening.
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