Tag: brain imaging
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Brain Markers Could Offer Early Clues into Parkinson’s Disease
Unlocking Early Clues: Brain Markers in Parkinson’s Disease In the quest to understand Parkinson’s disease, researchers are turning to the brain’s own signaling system. A recent study leverages advanced brain imaging to explore how Parkinson’s disrupts the normal relationship between two key neural indicators. By identifying shifts in these markers, scientists hope to detect the…
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Parkinson’s Brain Markers: Early Clues from Imaging
Parkinson’s Disease and the Search for Early Clues Parkinson’s disease affects millions, with more than 1.1 million people in the United States living with the condition. Researchers are racing to identify early signals that precede visible symptoms, aiming to diagnose sooner and tailor treatments that slow progression. A new study centers on brain imaging to…
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Brain Markers Could Offer Early Clues Into Parkinson’s Disease: A New Imaging Study
New Imaging Study Shows Promise for Early Parkinson’s Clues Parkinson’s disease, which affects more than 1.1 million people in the United States, is notoriously difficult to diagnose early. A new study leveraging advanced brain imaging proposes that specific brain markers—two key neural indicators—lose their normal relationship as Parkinson’s progresses. By examining how these markers interact,…
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How Brain Imaging Sheds Light on Why Stimulants Boost ADHD Performance
Understanding the Promise of Stimulants in ADHD Stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine-based drugs (Adderall) have long been a cornerstone in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While their effectiveness is well documented in clinical practice, recent brain imaging studies are clarifying exactly how these medications alter brain activity to improve attention, impulse control,…
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Brain Imaging Reveals How Stimulants Boost ADHD Performance
Understanding the Link Between Stimulants and ADHD Performance For decades, prescription stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine-based medications (Adderall) have been a cornerstone in ADHD treatment for children and adolescents. While these drugs are known to improve attention and reduce hyperactive behavior, recent brain imaging studies are offering a clearer picture of why they…
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Brain Imaging Reveals How ADHD Stimulants Boost Performance
How Brain Imaging Sheds Light on ADHD Stimulants Prescription stimulants like Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) have long been used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While clinicians have noted improvements in focus, impulse control, and task persistence, modern brain imaging is now helping explain exactly how these medicines work in the…
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Brain recordings reveal short-lived effects of tirzepatide on food cravings
New clues on how tirzepatide affects cravings Researchers are shedding light on how tirzepatide, a drug sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound for obesity and related conditions, influences the brain’s response to food. In a rare look at brain activity during treatment, scientists observed transient shifts in the neural circuits that underlie appetite and reward. The…
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Brain Recordings Show Short-Lived Impact of Tirzepatide on Food Cravings
New insights into tirzepatide’s neural effects In a rare peek inside the brains of people with obesity and loss of control eating, researchers used brain recordings to study how tirzepatide—a drug sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound—affects cravings. The findings, though preliminary, suggest that the medication can acutely suppress activity in brain regions tied to reward…
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Inspiring Hope through Research: Ontario’s Associate Minister Vijay Thanigasalam Visits CAMH to Learn About Groundbreaking Mental Health Research
Inspiring Hope through Research: A Renewed Commitment from CAMH When Ontario’s Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Vijay Thanigasalam, first toured CAMH’s Queen Street site in June, he witnessed the front lines of innovation in mental health care. Today, he returned with a clear goal: to dive deeper into how CAMH leads in research,…