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Brain Connectivity May Flag IGD Risk

Impulsivity-linked brain patterns identified a subtype with a markedly higher 2-year risk for developing internet gaming disorder.

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    Key findings suggest a strong relationship between impulsivity and IGD risk, identified through neuroimaging. The higher-risk group showed significant differences in orbitofrontal and occipital connectivity. Early identification through RSFC may assist in preventing IGD onset. Study limitations include sample size and lack of detailed gaming behavior data. Further validation is required for clinical application of these findings.

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Brain Connectivity May Flag IGD Risk

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 6, 2026

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