[Alcohol-induced cognitive impairment is reversible. Neuropsychological tests but not MRT show improvement after abstinence].
Of alcoholic patients who underwent MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the brain and neuropsychological tests shortly after discontinuation of heavy drinking, a subgroup underwent repeat MRI scans and neuropsychological assessment one year later. The reduction in drinking habits was associated with cognitive improvement but no significant difference in MRI variables including T1-relaxation time.
Bergman
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Institutionen för klinisk neurovetenskap, Magnus Huss klinik, Karolinska sjukhuset, Stockholm.
Engelbrektson
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K
Fransson
A
A
Herlitz
K
K
Hindmarsh
T
T
Neiman
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous