Posts Tagged ‘Brain’
Brain Imaging: Insights into the Pathogenesis of Autism
Joseph Piven is a professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He discusses the idea that the autistic brain grows too large. By using MRI and other imaging techniques he finds increased brain volume in autistic individuals. Series: “MIND Institute Lecture Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders” [6/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 12870]
Eye Condition Linked To Weakened Brain Power In People With Diabetes, Says New Research
Eye Condition Linked To Weakened Brain Power In People With Diabetes, Says New Research
Diabetic retinopathy could be associated with poorer memory and diminished brain power in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research announced this week at Diabetes UK’s Annual Professional Conference. The study looked at 1,066 people with Type 2 diabetes aged between 60 and 75 years. Participants completed seven tests looking at memory, logic and concentration to establish their …