Neuroscience
Study reveals breakthrough in understanding long-term memory retrieval
There have been many famous duos throughout history: Sonny and Cher. Batman and Robin. Penn and Teller.
May 21, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Effects of brain damage from an autoimmune encephalitis similar to those of 'angel dust'
A new study in Biological Psychiatry reports structural brain damage from an autoimmune encephalitis that impairs behavior in ways that are somewhat similar to the effects of "angel dust."
Apr 26, 2016
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Neuroscience
Head injury effects halted by xenon gas, finds first ever life-long study in mice
TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in people under 45 in developed countries. The primary injury, caused by the initial force from a fall or car accident for example, is followed by a secondary injury which ...
May 21, 2019
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Medications
Drug side effect linked with increased health risks for over 65s
A side effect of many commonly used drugs appears to increase the risks of both cognitive impairment and death in older people, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Jun 24, 2011
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Delirium linked to increase in hospital deaths
Patients with delirium when admitted to hospital are much more likely to die within 30 days and have a longer hospital stay, research shows.
Mar 18, 2022
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Neuroscience
A gene linked to disease found to play a critical role in normal memory development
It has been more than 20 years since scientists discovered that mutations in the gene huntingtin cause the devastating progressive neurological condition Huntington's disease, which involves involuntary movements, emotional ...
Aug 12, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Infections damage our ability to form spatial memories
Increased inflammation following an infection impairs the brain's ability to form spatial memories – according to new research. The impairment results from a decrease in glucose metabolism in the brain's memory centre, ...
Jan 24, 2014
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Neuroscience
Researchers explore impact of traumatic brain injury on longterm memory
Kessler Foundation researchers have authored a new article that provides insight into the variable impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on long-term memory. The article, "Working memory capacity links cognitive reserve ...
Dec 1, 2014
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Isolation, loneliness of lockdowns is tough on America's seniors
(HealthDay)—Seniors are among those most at risk for dying from COVID-19, and so they've been urged to socially distance during the pandemic.
Sep 9, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Long-term cognitive impairment too common after critical illness
Patients treated in intensive care units across the globe are entering their medical care with no evidence of cognitive impairment but oftentimes leaving with deficits similar to those seen in patients with traumatic brain ...
Oct 2, 2013
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