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Cannabis Did Not Just Blur Word Lists. It Hit Everyday Memory Too TL;DR: A randomized vaporized-THC trial found broad acute memory impairment, including false memories, prospective memory, source memory, and temporal order memory, with no meaningful dose split…
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Guanfacine extended release (GXR) may effectively improve cognitive impairments and brain activity in long-COVID patients. Highlights: Patient Presentation: A 32-year-old woman experienced cognitive impairments such as difficulty in word recall, reading, and w…
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TLDR: Researchers demonstrated that intranasal administration of the peptide FITC-PHDP5-CPP reverses early cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) model mice, showing potential as a treatment for AD-associated cognitive decline. Highlights: PHDP5, der…
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People struggling with substance use disorders often have difficulties with memory, attention, planning, and decision-making. New research explores how these cognitive deficits relate to treatment outcomes and whether targeting them could improve addiction rec…
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Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting about 1% of the population worldwide. It is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior, and impaired cognitive functioning. Current treatments with antipsychotic medication…
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A new review of research finds strong evidence that fluoride exposure, especially during fetal development and infancy, can lead to decreased IQ and other neurotoxic effects. While fluoride may help prevent dental cavities when applied topically, ingesting ele…
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A new study published in Nature Medicine has identified two biological profiles, based on routine blood tests during COVID-19 hospitalization, that can predict patients’ risk of developing post-COVID brain fog months later. Key Facts: The study analyzed data f…
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