Tag: Brain
KRAS Mutations Linked to Brain Arteriovenous Malformations
Most tissue samples of arteriovenous malformations of the brain had somatic activating KRAS mutations
More Daily Steps Associated With Thicker Brain Sub-Regions
Older adults with memory problems who walk more than 4,000 steps/day have better cognitive skills
DBS Safe But Not Beneficial in Parkinson’s Dementia
No consistent improvements seen in primary cognitive outcomes, resting state functional MRI
Low Oxytocin Tied to Impaired Social-Emotional Function
Findings among women with a history of eating disorders
Disrupted Sleep Linked to Increased Amyloid-β Production
Sleep deprivation tied to increased overnight amyloid-β-38, -40, -42 levels by 25 to 30 percent
Impaired White Matter Integrity for Depression in Parkinson’s
Reduced fractional anisotropy values in left anterior corona radiata, left cingulum of depressed patients
No Treatment or Imaging Follow-Up Most Effective for Tiny UIAs
Highest health benefit for unruptured intracranial aneurysms with no treatment or preventive follow-up
NAFLD Linked to Smaller Total Cerebral Brain Volume
Significant correlation even after adjustment for all covariates, including age, sex, alcohol consumption
Poorer Neuropsychological Test Scores for HIV-Positive
No significant neuropsychological decline during two-year period with combination antiretroviral therapy
Cardiac Index Linked to Cerebral Blood Flow Regardless of CVD
No link for cardiac index with CBF in regions other than temporal lobes, cerebrovascular reactivity
