Month: October 2022

Cracking the Code: Predicting Delirium with Electroencephalography

Imagine cracking a secret code that reveals which older patients are at risk of developing postoperative delirium (POD). Scientists have developed a machine-learning model that uses intraoperative frontal electroencephalographic (EEG) signatures to predict the likelihood of POD in elderly patients undergoing surgery. By analyzing routine EEG data and clinical information from over 1,200 patients, the […]

Published on October 14, 2022

Psychedelic Potential: Exploring Colorado’s Ballot Initiative

Colorado’s ballot initiative could bring psychedelic substances closer to legalization, allowing adults to use certain plant-based psychedelics under supervision. While Oregon already approved the use of psychedelic mushrooms, Colorado’s proposition goes further. Research suggests that psychedelic mushrooms may have mental health benefits, enticing supporters to argue for increased access to alternative treatments. However, opponents urge […]

Published on October 14, 2022