BackgroundPostoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are postoperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) that frequently occur in the aftermath of a surgical intervention. Cognitive reserve (CR) is a concept posited to explain why cognitive health varies between individuals. On this qualitative understanding of cognitive health, factors like IQ, education level, and occupational complexity can affect […]
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IntroductionParkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, increasing both in terms of prevalence and incidence. To date, only symptomatic treatment is available, highlighting the need to increase knowledge on disease etiology in order to develop new therapeutic strategies. Hemizygosity for the gene Engrailed-1 (En1), encoding a conserved transcription factor essential for the […]
Published on February 5, 2024
The popular weight loss drugs that have shown dramatic results in celebrities like Oprah and Sharon Osbourne are powerful appetite suppressants. When you eat fewer calories than you burn, your body loses fat. But experts warn that you also lose muscle. In fact, it is… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]
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