Imaging
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Pediatric emergencies associated with unnecessary testing: AAP
Several common pediatric conditions do not require diagnostic tests.
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Children with autism show distinct brain features related to motor impairment
White matter in the brains of children with autism found to be distinct from the white matter in children with developmental coordination disorder...
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Imaging IDs brain activity related to dissociative symptoms
Severe dissociative disorders “remain at best underappreciated and, at worst, frequently go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed,” said Dr. Lauren Lebois...
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Poor visual acuity linked to depression, changes in brain structure
Visual impairment was associated with a 19% higher risk for depression.
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Detachment predicts worse posttraumatic outcomes
Dissociative diagnoses are not rare and, in fact, are more prevalent than schizophrenia.
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Subtle visual dysfunctions often precede early-stage psychosis
Unlike patients with nonpsychotic disorders, approximately 50%-60% of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia report visual dysfunctions.
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Inhaled, systemic steroids linked to changes in brain structure
New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that glucocorticoids have significant effects on the brain, which could explain their...
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Anorexia linked to notable shrinkage of key brain structures
“This really is a wake-up call, showing the need for early interventions for people with eating disorders,” said Dr. Paul Thompson.
Conference Coverage
‘Double-edged’ impact of sparring on the brains of MMA fighters
Results showed a strong association between the number of sparring rounds per week and increased white matter hyperintensity volume.
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New insight into how brain stimulation eases major depression
Although rTMS has proven efficacy for treatment-resistant depression, the mechanisms behind how it affects the brain are not well understood.
News
Tiny hitchhikers like to ride in the trunk
Flushing fireworks, MRI metamaterials, and the architecture of intelligence.