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AI Allows Stroke Survivor Bilingual Communication

A bilingual brain implant has allowed a stroke survivor to communicate in both Spanish and English, scientists report. Turning to an AI method known as a neural network, researchers trained the patient’s implant to decode words based on the brain activity produced when he… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on May 29, 2024

Psychoactive Drugs Are Having a Moment. The FDA Will Soon Weigh In.

Lori Tipton is among the growing number of people who say that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, saved their lives. Raised in New Orleans by a mother with untreated bipolar disorder who later killed herself and two others, Tipton said she endured layers of trauma that eventually forced her to seek treatment for crippling anxiety […]

Published on May 29, 2024

Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks

A baby’s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found. The study examined the long-term mental health impact of early-life exposure to air and noise pollution. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on May 28, 2024