Cognitive Science

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Cracking the Code: Analyzing the Efficiency of Hierarchical Temporal Memory

‘Tis a grand endeavor, dear reader! In this marvelous study, we delve into the depths of Hierarchical Temporal Memory (HTM), an unsupervised algorithm that mimics the awe-inspiring neuron activity in our very own brain. Ah, but the Spatial Pooler (SP) steals the show, encoding binary input into sparse distributed representations. Our mission? To examine the […]

Published on June 7, 2023

Functional connectomics in depression: insights into therapies

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 […]

Published on June 6, 2023

Battle of the Sedatives: Remimazolam vs. Dexmedetomidine in Elderly Gastric Cancer Patients

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 […]

Published on June 5, 2023