Tag: Brain
Childhood Lead Exposure Tied to Changes in Adult Brain Structure
Changes included less cortical, hippocampus surface area, plus lower IQ
RSNA: Anxiety May Hasten Progression to Alzheimer Disease
Rate of progression from MCI to AD increased with ApoE4, anxiety, lower hippocampal and entorhinal cortex volumes
RSNA: Neurologic Complications of COVID-19 Examined
In patients with critical findings identified on neuroimaging, most common comorbidities were hypertension, diabetes
Air Pollution May Up Alzheimer Disease Risk in Elderly
Association seen in older women persisted even at PM2.5 levels below U.S. regulatory standards
Asymptomatic Brain Bleeds in Newborns Not Tied to Long-Term Harm
Normal brain development and neurodevelopmental scores seen at age 2 years
Abnormal EEG Findings Common With COVID-19
Frontal findings are frequent and may be a marker for COVID-19 encephalopathy
Skin Breaks Drop With Prolonged AL/CVL Use in Neonates
Larger thalamic volumes seen with prolonged arterial line, central venous line use and fewer skin breaks
Social Activity Tied to Integrity of Brain Structure in Older Adults
Greater integrity of gray matter seen on brain MRI in older adults with higher levels of social engagement
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Raise Risk for Psychopathology
Findings seen in middle childhood, especially for maternal cannabis use after knowledge of pregnancy
Lake Jackson, Texas, Lifts Boil-Water Notice Triggered by Parasite
Notice lifted after disinfectant levels in drinking water were documented to be above the state requirements
