Tag: Brain
Yoga Has Positive Effect on Brain Structure, Function
Positive effect seen in hippocampus, amygdala, prefrontal cortex, cingulate cortex, brain networks
Playing Analog Games Tied to Less Relative Cognitive Decline
Findings based on assessment from childhood to older age as well as from age 70 to 79 years
RSNA: Brain Changes Observed on MRI in Obese Teens
Pattern of damage seen in regions responsible for control of appetite, emotions, cognitive functions
Maternal Efavirenz May Up Risk for Microcephaly Among Offspring
Maternal efavirenz use tied to increased risk among children who are HIV-exposed but uninfected
Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy May Reduce Essential Tremor
Lasting benefit seen at three years after transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy
ASN: Encephalopathy Up in CKD Patients on Higher-Dose Baclofen
Risk for hospitalization with encephalopathy higher for baclofen starting dose of ≥20 versus <20 mg/day
Deep Learning Algorithm Uses CT to ID Intracranial Hemorrhages
Neural network as accurate as board-certified radiologists, IDs some abnormalities they miss
Early Adult Income Volatility Tied to Later Brain Health
Association found between income volatility, cognitive function, brain integrity
Connecticut Sees First Death This Year From Mosquito-Borne EEE
Cases have also been reported in Massachusetts, Michigan, and Rhode Island
Headache From Epidural for Labor May Up Subdural Hematoma Risk
Presumed postdural puncture headache tied to greater risk for intracranial subdural hematoma