Tag: Brain
Nonsurgical Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Major Depressive Episodes
Ten of 18 reviewed treatment strategies linked to higher response versus sham therapy
Maltreatment in Childhood May Affect Course of Adult Depression
Links found among childhood maltreatment, relapse of depression as an adult, and altered brain structure
More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health
Most consistent associations across brain measures seen with smoking pack years, hypertension, DM
Certain Dietary Patterns Linked to Cognitive Performance
Greater adherence to MedDiet, APDQS patterns in adulthood tied to better cognitive performance
‘Brain Vital Signs’ Detect Concussion-Related Changes
Six brainwave metrics can detect even subclinical changes in nonconcussed hockey players
AAN: Sleep Apnea Tied to Higher Cortical Tau Levels in Seniors
Estimated 0.049 elevation seen in the entorhinal cortex tau standardized uptake value ratio
Functional MRI Patterns Indicate Consciousness, Unconsciousness
Brains of unresponsive patients mainly have pattern of low interareal phase coherence
Early Tau Deposition Elevated for Women Versus Men
Clinically normal women exhibit higher entorhinal cortical tau, which is linked to higher Aβ burden
Aerobic Exercise Tied to Better Cognition at All Ages
Effect seen as young as 20 years, although the effect is greater with increasing age
BP >120/80 mm Hg Linked to Lower Gray Matter Volume
Lower regional gray matter volume tied to higher peripheral BP in young adults aged 19 to 40 years
