Author: Rishi Anarkat
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Introduction to Neuro/AI
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! My name is Rishi, and I would like to introduce you to the first installment of a new branch of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine — Neuroscience and AI. We’re living in a strange, extraordinary moment. Artificial intelligence is writing poems, driving cars, detecting…
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Menopause and Cognitive Health: Unraveling the Connections Between Symptoms and Future Memory Decline
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we look at a study discussing menopause and its relation to a decline in cognitive health. Menopause is a significant biological transition in a woman’s life, marked by the cessation of menstrual cycles and a decline in estrogen levels. While its impact on…
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GLP-1 Drugs and Brain Health: A Double-Edged Sword
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we look at a unique study that highlights the ability of antibiotics, vaccines, and antivirals in lowering dementia risk. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, are now being explored for their effects on brain…
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