The CDC estimates that just under 7% of adults in the United States continue to struggle with symptoms of long COVID.

While prior imaging studies have compared changes that occur in the brain before pregnancy and after childbirth, this latest analysis is the first to span multiple time points during the full gestational period.

Prior studies have hypothesized that reduced functional connectivity in the amygdala was more common among people on the spectrum.

Specific brain connectivity patterns evident during childhood might make people more vulnerable to developing psychiatric disorders.

Many of these exams are ultimately deemed normal, and their results often do not affect how patients’ headaches are managed. 

The less control a person has over their diabetes, the greater the difference between chronological age and estimated brain age based on MRI markers, according to the study. 

Life Molecular Imaging's new agent has demonstrated promising brain uptake, fast wash-out in non-target regions and excellent reproducibility. 

The method also reduces radiation doses and eliminates the need for sedation or general anesthesia.