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Study pinpoints neural changes from adversity

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Study pinpoints neural changes from adversity
06
Nov

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assess the link between adversarial life experiences and changes in brain reactivity using the multilevel kernel density evaluation (MKDA) method on task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies. Study: Opposed Life Experiences and Brain Function: A Meta-Evaluation of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings. Image Credit: Tushchakorn […]

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Childhood adversity linked to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations in maturity

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Childhood adversity linked to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations in maturity
04
Nov

Individuals who endured childhood adversity, like abuse or neglect, were more prone to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19 in maturity, a brand new University of Pittsburgh study found. Specifically, higher self-reported childhood adversity was linked to 12-25% higher odds of COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality. While age, sex, ethnicity, health, and sociodemographic aspects have been […]

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