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The frontman of the band Knocked Loose has responded to a viral claim that their television debut performance frightened an adolescent viewer. The incident has sparked discussions online about the impact of intense music performances on younger audiences.
A 15-year-old girl with no pre-existing conditions experienced vocal cord paralysis as a complication of Covid-19, according to physician-researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear teaching hospital. This is the first documented case of vocal cord complications in a child or adolescent. The girl presented with respiratory distress and noisy breathing two weeks after testing positive for Covid-19. Doctors discovered that both of her vocal cords were paralyzed, leading to breathing difficulties. The girl underwent a tracheostomy and remained dependent on it for 15 months. This case highlights the need for awareness of potential long-term neurotrophic effects of Covid-19 in young individuals.
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that mindfulness-based fMRI neurofeedback shows promise as a treatment for adolescent depression. The study found that this intervention effectively reduced connectivity in the default mode network (DMN), a neurological marker of major depressive disorder. It also increased state mindfulness and enhanced central executive network regulation. However, the study had a small sample size and lacked a control group, highlighting the need for further research in this area.