BCIA Continuing Education Posts

A groundbreaking study published by an international team of researchers led by Jonas Frisén at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm has finally provided compelling evidence that yes, adult human brains do indeed grow new neurons

Children who later initiated substance use had larger brains overall, including greater whole brain volume, larger cortical surface area, and bigger subcortical structures.

Autism may actually be four distinct subtypes, each with its own genetic fingerprint and developmental trajectory.

Frontal intermittent rhythmic delta activity (FIRDA) is not a diagnosis—it’s a clue.

Although ASD is historically considered more prevalent in males, this assumption may reflect diagnostic bias rather than biological reality.

The comprehensive analysis found that people who use cannabis are 29% more likely to experience a heart attack, 20% more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't use cannabis.