Publications by authors named "Ruxanna Shafiq-Antonacci"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates long-term recovery from neurological and cognitive deficits in chronic inhalant abusers, assessing the same group 15 years after a previous study showed significant recovery after 2 years of abstinence.
- Results indicated that non-encephalopathic inhalant abusers experienced normalization in blood lead levels and cognitive scores after 15 years, matching those of healthy controls.
- In contrast, individuals with previous lead encephalopathy displayed persistent deficits, suggesting that severe damage is possible in cases of lead-related brain injury, while those without it can fully recover with long-term abstinence.
