says lead author Paris Alexandros Lalousis.
Grey Matter Volume and Mental Health
It was found that lower volumes of grey matter – the darker tissue inside the brain involved in muscle control and higher functions, were associated with patients who went on to have poorer outcomes.
In addition, the lower volumes of grey matter in the brain scans were linked to higher levels of inflammation, poorer concentration, and other cognitive impairments.
Interestingly, higher levels of grey matter were associated with better recovery of the patients from their illness.
The study findings are further set to explore their results in a real-time clinical setup followed by larger-scale clinical trials.
Source: Medindia
