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Imagine depression as a complex puzzle, with each piece representing a different symptom like sadness, guilt, or cognitive difficulties. Scientists are using the field of functional connectomics to understand how these puzzle pieces fit together. Functional connectomics explores the connections and communication between different brain regions. By studying these connections in individuals with depression, researchers […]
In a study comparing the effects of remimazolam and dexmedetomidine on early postoperative cognitive function in elderly patients with gastric cancer, researchers found that both sedatives were equally effective in reducing the incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). The study included 104 elderly patients who underwent laparoscopic radical resection of gastric cancer. The patients were […]
Imagine your brain as a vast library of memories, brimming with books waiting to be discovered. In the realm of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the non-receptor tyrosine kinase known as c-Abl is like a mischievous librarian, sneaking in and causing chaos. However, scientists have aimed their sights on this troublemaker, exploring ways to quiet its actions […]
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