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...
Esketamine is increasingly used to induce general anesthesia in pediatric populations. However, its neurological effects on healthy individuals-especially during early developmental stages-remain a topic of ongoing debate. In particular, concerns persist regarding its impact on the developing brain at extreme ages. Furthermore, the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects have not yet been...
Medical Science MonitorNovember 24, 2024Xuelian Wang, Yinzhong Lu, Chunhong Gu et al.3 citations
BACKGROUND The study aims to explored the impact of short-term mindfulness meditation training on physiological and psychological stress levels in patients with gastrointestinal tumors during the perioperative period. MATERIAL AND METHODS We randomly allocated 78 participants to either the experimental group (n=39) or the control group (n=39). The control group received perioperative nursing,...