PET/MRI reveals sex differences in patients with autism
PET/MRI shows that young women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased brain metabolism associated with translocator protein (TSPO), a group from Harvard University in Boston has reported.
In a pilot study, the researchers showed that women with autism have higher uptake of carbon-11 (C-11) PBR28 radiotracer -- which binds to TSPO -- on brain PET/MRI than those without the condition. The finding adds to current scarce knowledge about molecular markers in these patients, noted lead author Chieh-En Jane Tseng, PhD, and colleagues.
“Over 90% of neuroimaging studies in ASD in the last 20 years only studied males...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Molecular Imaging Source Type: news
ACR names recipient of Thorwarth award for radiology leadership
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Economics and Health Policy Department has selected William Donovan, MD, as the 2024 recipient of its William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD award.
Donovan received the award at ACR 2024, the college’s annual meeting. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the field of health policy and economics for radiology.
Donovan is a practicing neuroradiologist for Midstate Radiology Associates in Connecticut. He is a current member of the ACR Commission on Economics; its Commission on General, Small, Emergency and/or Rural Practice; its Coding and Nomenclature...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: People in the News Source Type: news
Facebook Live: Brain Stimulation Therapies
NIMH expert Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. will describe common types of brain stimulation therapies, and why they are used, dispel misconceptions, and highlight NIMH-supported research in this area. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news
Ocular Microbiome May Be Dry Eye Culprit Ocular Microbiome May Be Dry Eye Culprit
Researchers are trying to understand what role bacteria play in various eye conditions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Increased dementia risk for people who sleep during the daytime - and other issues
Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist based in India, said that studies have shown that night shift workers are at a higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New and Improved Option for Detecting Neurologic Pathogens? New and Improved Option for Detecting Neurologic Pathogens?
A new test appears to be better than current options for diagnosing pathogens that cause meningitis, encephalitis, and other neurologic infections.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Brain Health Takes Center Stage: Meet The 2024 Class Of Paul And Daisy Soros Fellows
The high level of accomplishment of this class of PD Soros Fellows, is a poignant reminder of the valuable contributions immigrants make to our country. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Mill Etienne, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jonathan Moens Tags: Law and Legislation Brain Computers and the Internet Privacy Consumer Protection Federal-State Relations (US) Mobile Applications Depression (Mental) Biometrics Data-Mining and Database Marketing Meditation American Civil Liberties U Source Type: news
Experts warn GPs on prescribing antipsychotic drugs for dementia
Use of powerful medications linked to elevated risk of serious adverse outcomes including heart failureDoctors are being urged to reduce prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients after the largest study of its kind found they were linked to more harmful side-effects than previously thought.The powerful medications are widely prescribed for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia such as apathy, depression, aggression, anxiety, irritability, delirium and psychosis. Tens of thousands of dementia patients in England are prescribed them every year.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Dementia Mental health Society Neuroscience Medical research Older people England UK news GPs Doctors NHS Source Type: news
Dementia: experts urge doctors to reduce antipsychotic prescriptions
Use of powerful medications linked to elevated risk of serious adverse outcomes including heart failureDoctors are being urged to reduce prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients after the largest study of its kind found they were linked to more harmful side-effects than previously thought.The powerful medications are widely prescribed for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia such as apathy, depression, aggression, anxiety, irritability, delirium and psychosis. Tens of thousands of dementia patients in England are prescribed them every year.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Dementia Mental health Society Neuroscience Medical research Older people England UK news GPs Doctors NHS Source Type: news
Author Sophie Kinsella reveals that she's had brain cancer since 2022: 'All is stable'
'Confessions of a Shopaholic' scribe Sophie Kinsella reveals she was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022. Since then she's had surgery, radiation and chemo. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nardine Saad Source Type: news
Having a stressful job could stave off dementia, according to new analysis
Researchers in Oslo University Hospital in Norway have discovered that the harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems in later life. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mentally stimulating work plays key role in staving off dementia, study finds
People in routine and repetitive jobs found to have 31% greater risk of disease in later life, and 66% higher risk of mild cognitive problemsIf work is a constant flurry of mind-straining challenges, bursts of creativity and delicate negotiations to keep the troops happy, consider yourself lucky.Researchers have found that the more people use their brains at work, the better they seem to be protected against thinking and memory problems that come with older age.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Science Dementia Society UK news World news Norway Work & careers Source Type: news
Ketamine produces wide variety of responses in the brain, researchers find
A new Yale-led study explains why only 65% of patients treated with ketamine respond to therapy. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - April 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Neurology-focused NeuroX will participate in CMS' GUIDE Program
The virtual brain health company and its physician network, ATP Partners, will offer online services to help patients with dementia remain in their homes. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - April 17, 2024 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
