Brain atrophy

Brain atrophy

Topic

Heard in 4 episodes across 2 shows since Jun 2026

Brain atrophy, or cerebral atrophy, is the progressive loss of neurons and the connections between them in brain tissue. It can be generalized, affecting the entire brain, or focal, affecting only a specific region, and is a common feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, infections, and traumatic injuries.

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4
across 2 shows

First heard

Jun 2026

Expert statements

2
2 positive

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What experts have said about Brain atrophy

2 statements · 2 positive

  1. Reduced brain volume can reflect more efficient brain functioning rather than deficit.

    “Volume reduction is not a bad thing. What it means is that the brain is actually working more efficiently”

    Listen at 6:26

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  2. Brain volume reduction can reflect more efficient neural processing rather than deficit.

    “Volume reduction is not a bad thing. What it means is that the brain is actually working more efficiently”

    Listen at 6:27

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4 episodes featuring Brain atrophy, newest first

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