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New noninvasive surgery to remove faulty brain circuits

Dec 16, 2021 by

University of Virginia Health System researchers have developed a noninvasive method of removing faulty brain circuits. This could allow doctors to treat debilitating neurological diseases and disorders without cutting into the scalp....

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Surgical removal of belly fat in mice reverses cognitive decline...

Apr 27, 2014 by

A new study has determined that both exercise and surgical removal of belly fat in mice reverses cognitive decline....

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Post-op pain may cause more problems with learning and memory...

Dec 10, 2013 by

Pain from a surgical incision may increase the risk of learning and memory problems in the days following the surgery....

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Ketamine (an anesthetic) can negatively impact children’s cognitive skills...

Sep 1, 2013 by

Often used as a pediatric anesthesia, Ketamine can adversely affect the brains of children under 3, especially if it’s a long surgery or multiple surgeries. Specifically, it harms learning and memory, as well as behavior....

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Anesthesia can increase dementia risk by 35%

Jun 10, 2013 by

Elderly who undergo anesthesia could increase their risk of dementia by 35%. It’s called POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction) and it’s common in the elderly. It’s not set in stone, but this recent study shows that POCD may be a...

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Brain training and post-op cognitive impairment

Sep 19, 2012 by

Brain training significantly reduces post-op cognitive impairments associated with coronary bypass surgery – especially for attention and memory. The doctor presenting the study believes that brain training should be recommended in addition to the medical follow-up....

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