Brain Map Tracks Early Brain Atrophy from HIV Infection (IMAGE)

Georgetown University Medical Center

Brain Map Tracks Early Brain Atrophy from HIV Infection

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The MRI scan on the left reveals gray matter atrophy commonly seen in a person with HIV. On the right, the atrophy is associated with HAND, establishing a new profile for the disorder.

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Xiong Jiang/Georgetown

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