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Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a form of white-matter brain injury, characterized by the necrosis (more often coagulation) of white matter near the lateral ventricles. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It can affect newborns and (less commonly) fetuses; premature infants are at the greatest risk of neonatal encephalopathy which may lead to this condition.
Medical genetics, neurology Porencephaly is an extremely rare cephalic disorder involving encephalomalacia . [ 1 ] It is a neurological disorder of the central nervous system characterized by cysts or cavities within the cerebral hemisphere . [ 2 ]
Head CT showing periventricular white matter lesions. Leukoaraiosis is a particular abnormal change in appearance of white matter near the lateral ventricles. It is often seen in aged individuals, but sometimes in young adults. [1] [2] On MRI, leukoaraiosis changes appear as white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) in T2 FLAIR images.
Alexander disease is a genetic disorder affecting the midbrain and cerebellum of the central nervous system.It is caused by mutations in the gene for glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) [4] [5] [6] that maps to chromosome 17q21.
A new review reports that nine people taking semaglutide and tirzepatide — the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications — experienced vision issues, including three potentially blinding eye ...
Spastic quadriplegia can be caused by a condition known as periventricular leukomalacia which results in the formation of lesions and holes in the white matter of the brain. [citation needed] Prior to the 26th week of maturation, the fetal brain is particularly susceptible to various toxins whose effects can ultimately hinder normal development.
A money market account (MMA) is a middle ground between checking and high-yield savings accounts. They're offered by traditional banks, online banks and credit unions as a way to earn higher ...
A Harvard medical student and researcher, Nick Norwitz, recently released a video in which he debunked eight myths surrounding the carnivore diet. (See the video at the top of this article.)