Tag: Brain imaging

Approximately 13% to 35% of patients in clinical trials for anti-amyloid therapies for Alzheimer's disease experience Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA), a significant side effect visible on brain scans. This phenomenon, known as **aria in medicine**, is a crucial safety consideration for patients receiving these modern medications and requires careful monitoring.

Research using functional magnetic resonance imaging ($ ext{fMRI}$) has revealed that psychedelics cause significant, widespread changes in the brain's functional connectivity. This exploration into what do psychedelics do for the brain is unlocking new insights into consciousness and therapeutic potential.

In 2024, 43% of American adults reported feeling more anxious than the previous year, with 53% citing stress as the biggest impact on their mental health [1.7.2]. This raises the question: can you see stress on an MRI scan and its effects on the brain?