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Cognitive Deficits

Impairments in cognitive function, including memory and attention.

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Feb 6, 2026

Do women's brains work five times faster?

The short answer is no: the widely repeated line that “women’s brains work five times faster” is an overstatement of isolated findings and a simplification of what neuroscientists actually measure . R...

Jan 25, 2026

What are the neurological sequelae months to years after acute cyanide poisoning?

Survivors of moderate-to-severe acute can develop a range of persistent neurological problems months to years later, most consistently reported as parkinsonian movement disorders, cognitive and memory...