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ArticleNetwork neuroscience (Cambridge, Mass.)2026

Neural compensation in persons with HIV and marijuana use: Insights from a reorganized DMN.

Mohsen Bahrami, Paul J Laurienti, Sheri L Towe, Ryan P Bell, Heather M Shappell, Christina S Meade

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Mohsen BahramiLaboratory for Complex Brain Networks, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Paul J LaurientiLaboratory for Complex Brain Networks, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Sheri L ToweDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Ryan P BellDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Heather M ShappellLaboratory for Complex Brain Networks, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Christina S MeadeDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

Funding

Role of cannabis on HIV-related cognitive impairment: a brain connectomics studyR01DA047149 · NIDA · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI MEADE, CHRISTINA S · 2018 to 2023
$3.1M
Cerebral Small Vessel Disease and Dementia: Defining Global Resilience and Disruption in Brain NetworksK25AG090707 · NIA · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI Mohsen Bahrami · 2025 to 2026
$273k
NIA NIH HHS K25 AG090707NIDA NIH HHS R01 DA047149
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Abstract

The interactive effects of HIV and marijuana (MJ) on the brain remain largely unknown, despite the prevalence of cognitive implications in this population. This study examined the impacts of HIV and MJ on brain networks crucial for normal cognitive function. Functional MRI data and a battery of neuropsychological tests from 237 HIV+ and HIV- adults aged 25-59 years, stratified by MJ use, were collected. The following hypotheses were then tested: (a) HIV is associated with widespread disruption of the small-world organization of the default mode network (DMN) that is exacerbated by MJ use; (b) observed differences are reflected in cognitive performance. Clustering coefficient and global efficiency were used to measure small-world organizations. We found significant differences in the DMN's clustering and efficiency between our control group (HIV-MJ-) and the other three groups (HIV+MJ-, HIV-MJ+, and HIV+MJ+). In those with HIV/MJ, the DMN reorganized toward a network explained by efficiency than clustering. Global cognitive performance was associated with this group difference. Unlike the control group, participants with HIV/MJ showed an integrated DMN across all cognitive scores. The higher integrity of the DMN in patients with HIV and MJ use (particularly when co-occurring) across cognitive scores could imply compensation to preserve cognitive function.

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Brain networksDMNfMRIHIVMarijuana

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PMID41782940
PMCPMC12956298

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