Hypoxia, Psychedelics, and Terminal Lucidity: A Perspective on Neuroplasticity and Neuropsychiatric Disorders.
ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science September 12, 2025 Junjie Zhang, Xiubo Du, Xinying Li et al.
Hypoxia and psychedelics, despite their distinct origins, both induce altered states of consciousness and promote neuroplasticity, suggesting a shared underlying mechanism relevant to neuropsychiatric treatment and neurological recovery. Terminal lucidity, the transient resurgence of cognitive function in late-stage dementia, highlights the brain's latent capacity for rapid reorganization, a...
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Neuroplasticity
Acute intermittent hypoxia
Hypoxia therapy
Neuropsychiatric disorders
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