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·November 21, 2023·4 min read

Midlife Visceral Fat Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers reveal that higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife is associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease. Visceral fat, the fat surrounding internal organs, is linked to brain changes up to 15 years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear.

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·May 16, 2023·7 min read

AI Triumph: ChatGPT Passes Radiology Exams

ChatGPT has successfully passed a radiology board-style exam, demonstrating the potential of large language models in medical contexts. The study utilized 150 multiple-choice questions mimicking the style and difficulty of Canadian Royal College and American Board of Radiology exams.

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·November 28, 2022·3 min read

Obesity Linked to Poor Brain Health in Children

Higher weight and body mass index in pre-adolescence was associated with poor brain health.

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·November 23, 2022·4 min read

Migraine Brain Changes

A new neuroimaging study identifies migraine sufferers have enlarged perivascular spaces in a brain region called the centrum semiovale.

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·November 23, 2022·3 min read

Brain Markers of ADHD in Children Identified

Researchers have identified specific neurological biomarkers for ADHD in the brain. The study revealed those with ADHD had abnormal connectivity in brain areas associated with memory processing and auditory processing, and thinning of the brain's cortex.

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·November 22, 2022·4 min read

Drinking During Pregnancy Changes Baby’s Brain Structure

Pregnant women who drink small-to-moderate amounts of alcohol during pregnancy risk altering their baby's brain structure and delaying brain development.

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·November 21, 2022·3 min read

NSAIDs May Worsen Arthritis Inflammation

Taking NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen for arthritis may make inflammation worse over time, a new study reports.

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·November 21, 2022·3 min read

MRI Reveals Significant Brain Abnormalities Post-COVID

Neuroimaging study reveals significant brain changes in areas associated with language comprehension, cognition, and circadian rhythm control six months after COVID-19 infection.

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·May 17, 2022·5 min read

Choroid Plexus Volume Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports that increased volume in the choroid plexus appears to be associated with greater cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 1, 2021·3 min read

MRI Reveals Altered Brain Structure in Fetuses Exposed to Alcohol

A neuroimaging study reveals significant structural differences in the brain of fetuses exposed to alcohol. Researchers found alcohol exposed fetuses had increased volume in the corpus callosum and decreased volume in the periventricular zone of the brain.