Abnormal Cerebral Blood Flow May Influence the Etiology of Parkinson Disease
Patients with Parkinson disease tend to have an increase in iron content with reduced perfusion in the substantia nigra.
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Can Stress and Depression Increase Risk for Subjective Cognitive Complaints After Stroke?
Psychological distress at 3 months after stroke may predict subjective cognitive complaints (SCC) at 12 months after the acute event.
Brain Amyloid Deposition and Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease in Adults
There is no evidence for an association between cerebral β-amyloid deposition, a marker of Alzheimer disease, and intracranial atherosclerotic plaque or stenosis.
Higher Flavonol Intake May Protect Against Alzheimer Disease
Higher flavonol intake through food sources, mostly fruits and vegetables, may protect against the development of Alzheimer disease.
Amyloid Burden on PET and Other Risk Factors for Cerebral Microbleeds
Increased age, male gender, and the presence of baseline cerebral microbleeds is associated with increased risk for developing cerebral microbleeds in any location.
Predicting Amyloid Accumulation in Patients With Objective Subtle Cognitive Difficulties
The presence of objective subtle cognitive difficulties (Obj-SCD) on neuropsychological measures may predict faster amyloid accumulation and neurogenerative changes.
Psychiatric Disorders in Adolescents, Young Adults With Diabetes
Adolescence and emerging adulthood represent a complicated stage for patients with T1D. Access to mental health services during this transition is critical.
Poor Sleep in Elderly Patients Linked to Anxiety, Sleep Medications, Pain
Previous studies have shown that sleep efficiency decreases with age, but additional factors may have an important role.
Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution May Induce Structural Brain Changes and Increase Behavioral Problems
Prenatal exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter <2.5 µm is associated with a decrease in corpus callosum volume in children.
Suicide and Type 1 Diabetes: Importance of Risk Assessment in Young Patients
Assessment of suicide risk as part of routine pediatric type 1 diabetes care is feasible and necessary.
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