PET study highlights differences in smoking response between men and women
Researchers at Yale have confirmed that smoking cigarettes activates the brain’s pleasure and satisfaction response differently in men compared with women, a discovery that could help aid addiction treatment.
Using PET scans to analyze dopamine response, the researchers found that dopamine activation occurs faster and in different brain regions in men. Read more at the link below:
Evan Godt, Writer
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.