Research Topic: functional MRI

Psilocybin-induced changes in neural reactivity to alcohol and emotional cues in patients with alcohol use disorder: An fMRI pilot study

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This pilot study examined how psilocybin affects the brains of people with alcohol use disorder. Using brain imaging (fMRI), researchers found that psilocybin increased activity in brain regions associated with decision-making and emotional control while decreasing activity in regions linked to cravings. These findings suggest psilocybin may help people with alcohol addiction by enhancing their ability to regulate emotions and resist urges to drink.

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Impact of Cordyceps sinensis on coronary computed tomography angiography image quality and renal function in a beagle model of renal impairment

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This study tested whether a traditional mushroom supplement called Cordyceps sinensis could protect kidney function in dogs undergoing heart imaging tests that use contrast dye. Researchers found that dogs receiving Cordyceps sinensis combined with lower doses of contrast dye maintained good image quality while showing better kidney function afterward compared to controls receiving conventional contrast doses without the supplement. Advanced imaging techniques confirmed that Cordyceps sinensis helped protect kidney tissue from damage caused by the contrast material.

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