Exposure to community violence as a mechanism linking neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage and neural responses to reward - Westerman HB, Suarez GL, Richmond-Rakerd LS, Nusslock R, Klump KL, Burt SA, Hyde LW.
A growing literature links socioeconomic disadvantage and adversity to brain function, including disruptions in reward processing. Less research has examined exposure to community violence as a specific adversity related to differences in reward-related br... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Novel PCSK9 Inhibitor Reduced LDL by 50% Novel PCSK9 Inhibitor Reduced LDL by 50%
Lerodalcibep, a third-generation PCSK9 inhibitor, reduced LDL by more than 50% vs placebo in patients with or at a high risk for CVD in the phase 3 LIBerate-HR trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Rogue doctor who offered 'miracle cure' for autism with brain injections is sought by police
A rogue doctor thought to be from Bangladesh and offering 'dangerous experimental procedures' involving brain injections as a way of 'curing' autism is being hunted by police in the UK. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Freelance journalist Lydia Wilkins says autism strengths led to ‘detail freak’ nickname
Award-winning freelance journalist and author Lydia Wilkins was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome (now simply known as autism or Autism Spectrum Condition) when she was 15. Now 25, she also has dyspraxia (another form of neurodiversity) and is a long Covid patient. She spoke to Press Gazette as…#lydiawilkins #asperger #pressgazette #wilkins #expectations #lydia #brighton #independentdailymail #metro #equalityact (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Survey: Autism and ADHD widespread in media, but so is neurodiversity ignorance
Press Gazette research has found widespread examples of people with autism and ADHD working in news media, even if they often hide their diagnosis from colleagues. Some 136 of our newsletter subscribers filled out our survey on neurodiversity in the media and 64 said they had a neurodivergent…#equalityact2010 #nancydoyle #pressgazette #worldeconomicforum #timesradio #darrylmorris #adhd #australian #rainman #freelance (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ADHD and autism in media: How to help neurodivergent colleagues thrive
ADHD and autism are being covered in the media due to the skyrocketing numbers of people being diagnosed. This isn’t an epidemic, it’s a better public understanding of neurological diversity, the extent to which we differ in our sensory perception, concentration, emotional regulation, literacy…#jacksofalltrades #worldeconomicforum #pressgazette #lydiawilkins #timesradio #darrylmorris #letterspage (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Podcast 69: How different minds can thrive in news media
Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford talks about exclusive new research on the prevalence of neurodiversity in news media. He also speaks to Times Radio journalist Darryl Morris and freelance journalist Lydia Wilkins about the benefits and challenges ADHD and autistic thinkers can bring to jobs…#dominicponsford #timesradio #darrylmorris #lydiawilkins #mediaexplained #acast #applepodcasts #spotify #pressgazette #amazonecho (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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
