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Research reveals mood shifts enhance pleasure response in bipolar disorder
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University College London reveals that mood changes can significantly enhance pleasure responses in individuals with bipolar disorder. This phenomenon, known as 'mood bias,' causes individuals with bipolar disorder to view everything more favorably during moments of good mood, leading to heightened pleasure experiences.
Study finds hot and cold exposure in early life alters brain's white matter
The team found that exposure to colder-than-usual temperatures during pregnancy and the first year of life, and exposure to hotter-than-usual environments from birth until three years of age were linked with more mean diffusivity at preadolescence, pointing to a slower maturation of their white matter.
World's most powerful MRI produces unseen images of human brain
The world's most powerful MRI scanner, Iseult, located in France's Plateau de Saclay, has captured its first images of human brains. With an 11.7 tesla magnetic field, ten times more powerful than hospital MRIs, it reveals unprecedented detail, potentially advancing brain research and treatment for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. While not for clinical use yet, its insights may inform future medical practices.
Encoding the human brain: IIT Guwahati’s novel algorithm may code brain connectivity patterns of healthy and Parkinson’s patients
IIT-Guwahati's UBNIN, a novel algorithm, encodes brain networks of Parkinson’s disease patients and healthy individuals. It serves as a biomarker for tracking mental illness progression across neuroimaging modalities, offering potential in brain printing and neurodegenerative disorder diagnosis.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev successfully undergoes emergency brain surgery; PM Modi wishes speedy recovery
Renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev underwent urgent brain surgery at a private hospital to address bleeding within the skull. The surgery, on March 17, was successful, and he has been making consistent progress. Despite suffering from severe headaches for four weeks, Sadhguru continued with his normal schedule and social activities, even conducting a function on March 8. Following advice from Dr Vinit Suri, he was admitted to the hospital on March 17, where a CT scan revealed brain swelling, leading to emergency surgery.
US study finds no evidence of Havana syndrome brain injury
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers also found no differences in most clinical measures between a group of 86 employees and their adult family members reporting unusual health incidents and a matched group of healthy volunteers who had similar work assignments.
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China testing AI chatbot for brain surgeons
A Hong Kong-based agency under the Chinese Academy of Sciences on Monday introduced an AI model based on Meta Platform's Llama 2.0. Researchers trained and fine-tuned the model with papers, medical journals and manuals to act as a surgery consultant of sorts for doctors, said Liu Hongbin, the center's executive director.
New AI model developed to predict psychosis onset through brain imaging
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of predicting the onset of psychosis in individuals using brain scans. This breakthrough could lead to earlier intervention and better outcomes for those at risk of psychosis.
Epileptic seizures stopped after part of brain removed. Details of trailblazing surgery in UK
In the trailblazing surgery, the doctors of Edinburgh Children’s Hospital have removed the brain tissue that causes seizures. For the first time in 13 years, 17-year-old Scottish teenager Angus Bain has not had a single incident in ten weeks. Know about the MRI-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT).
How do blind remember faces? They use the brain's fusiform area reveals a new study
Using the specialised device that translated images into sounds, the blind can recognise a basic 'cartoon' face, such as a happy face emoji.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: This psychiatric condition can cause permanent brain changes, claims new study
OCD is a debilitating psychiatric disorder. Mostly occurring in young adults, it is characterised by patients experiencing recurring distressing thoughts and fears.
Greg Brooks diagnosed with rare brain cancer; Here’s all you need to know about Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a highly uncommon type of brain cancer, typically affecting children and young adults.
The race to link our brains to computers is hotting up
Billions of dollars are flowing into a clutch of specialist companies hunting for treatments for some of the most debilitating ailments.
Study finds brains of overweight people have different 'appetite control centre’
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found differences in the hypothalamus region of the brain in people who are overweight or obese. Using machine learning, 1,351 young adults were scanned and researchers found that the overall volume of the hypothalamus was significantly larger in those who were overweight or living with obesity.
Headache, nausea & seizures: 6 warning signs of child brain cancer
In advanced stages, when the tumour is on the surface of the brain it can cause the patient to experience seizures.
What consists of consciousness? Researchers are still digging for an answer
The Templeton World Charity Foundation has sponsored a large-scale study to find what exactly consciousness is, putting two of the most prominent theories against each other.
Love Island fame Andrew Le Page opens up about brain tumor diagnosis. This is what he said
Andrew Le Page, Love Island star, opens up about his brain tumor diagnosis at 20. He thought he was going to die, but he underwent surgery and is now cancer-free.
Decoding AI's mind-reading ability: When tech translates brain activity into words
Scientists from the University of Texas have developed an artificial intelligence system that can translate the private thoughts of human subjects by analysing fMRI scans. Rather than relying on implants, the tool was able to turn a person's imagined speech into actual speech and, in silent film scenarios, create relatively precise descriptions of what was happening on screen.
Decoding AI's mind-reading ability: When tech translates brain activity into words
Scientists from the University of Texas have developed an artificial intelligence system that can translate the private thoughts of human subjects by analysing fMRI scans. Rather than relying on implants, the tool was able to turn a person's imagined speech into actual speech and, in silent film scenarios, create relatively precise descriptions of what was happening on screen.
Almost half of people with concussion don't fully recover even six months after brain injury, shows study
Our recent study estimates that post-concussive symptoms are far more common. Our study, published in Brain, found that almost half of people who suffered a concussion had not fully recovered six months after their injury.
Scientists use brain scans and AI to 'decode' thoughts
While the main goal of the language decoder is to help people who have the lost the ability to communicate, the US scientists acknowledged that the technology raised questions about "mental privacy".
Covid pandemic altered teens' brains, study finds
"We already know from global research that the pandemic has adversely affected mental health in youth, but we didn't know what, if anything, it was doing physically to their brains," said first author on the paper, Ian Gotlib, Stanford University.
What is - and what isn't - 'brain fog'?
The Brain fog is not a medical diagnosis, but rather the description patients tend to use for their symptoms. Brain fog is what doctors refer to as "cognitive dysfunction". This describes problems with closely linked tasks such as concentration, information processing, memory, thinking and reasoning, and making sense of language.
Brain fog is not limited to Covid. How do you know if you have it?
Brain fog was one of the most common symptoms to emerge in the first months of Covid.
Experiencing sudden weight gain? Stress is tricking your brain into eating more, says Johns Hopkins study
The participants were given a food word reactivity test during both scans. "
Drinking more than 3 pints of beer a week can hurt brain & lead to cognitive decline, says study
The study has found links between alcohol consumption and brain iron levels.
World Brain Tumour Day: From vision changes, hearing loss to anger & depression - here are symptoms you must not ignore
Brain tumour is a collection of abnormal cells that grow inside your skull.
NBRC team studying Covid effects on brain
The centre has sourced some brain sections of people who died due to Covid, from the brain bank of Nimhans in Bengaluru for the research work.
Black fungus found in brains of many patients in Indore hospital
While black fungus infection is being found mostly in COVID-19 patients and those who had recovered from it, there are some cases where Mucormycosis has struck those who never contracted coronavirus.
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