The Pharmacy Times® Brain Health Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on issues related to neural development, plasticity, functioning, and recovery associated with aging.
April 18th 2024
Speaker Monica Diaz describes the detrimental impact climate change has on the transmission and increases in infectious disease cases.
Gene Expression in the Hypothalamus Potentially Associated With Health and Metabolism
November 26th 2021An embryonic stem cell model allowed investigators to study the genetic architecture first in hypothalamic progenitor cells, prior to their full development, and then nucleus-like hypothalamic neurons.
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Study: Language Learning Associated With Cognitive Benefits for Older Adults
November 9th 2021The investigators found that older adults who studied Spanish had similar improvements to critical cognitive skills as those engaged in brain training activities specifically targeting those skills.
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Daily Medication Pearl: Solriamfetol (Sunosi) for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
October 13th 2021The mechanism of action of solriamfetol is mediated through its activity as a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea.
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Study: Ketone Supplement May Be Therapeutic for Boosting Brain Function in Obesity
October 7th 2021The researchers also demonstrated that ketone supplements may be a novel therapy for protecting and improving brain health in people with obesity who are at risk of developing neurocognitive impairment.
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Lisdexamfetamine Reduces Symptoms of Cognitive Sluggishness in Adult Patients With ADHD
August 31st 2021It is currently debated whether or not sluggish cognitive tempo—defined as a collection of symptoms that include persistent dreaminess, fatigue, and slow working speed—is part of ADHD or separate from it.
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Study: Physical Activity Associated With Better Cognition in Breast Cancer Patients
August 24th 2021This research lays the foundation for future clinical trials aimed at investigating whether moderate to vigorous exercise can minimize “chemo brain,” which is a decline in cognitive function many patients with breast cancer experience.
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Study Finds Short Naps Do Not Relieve Sleep Deprivation
August 19th 2021According to Fenn, these numbers are significant when considering the types of errors that are likely to occur in sleep-deprived operators, such as surgeons or police officers, and the 4% decrease in errors could potentially save lives.
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