Background: Acupuncture may be an effective complementary treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence provided by systematic reviews (SRs)/meta-analyses (MAs) on the effect of acupuncture on AD.Methods: Eight electronic databases were searched from their inception until October 19, 2020. The methodological quality, reporting quality, and risk of […]

Background: Although cognitive decline (CD) is associated with increased post-operative morbidity and mortality, routinely screening patients remains difficult. The main objective of this prospective study is to use the EEG response to a Propofol-based general anesthesia (GA) to reveal CD.Methods: 42 patients with collected EEG and Propofol target concentration infusion (TCI) during GA had a […]

A substantial body of research has illuminated psychological adaptations motivating pathogen avoidance—mechanisms collectively known as the behavioral immune system. Can knowledge about these mechanisms inform how people respond to widespread disease outbreaks, such as the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic? We review evidence suggesting that the evolutionary history of the behavioral immune system, and the cues that […]