impairment

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As these drugs have given new hope to millions of people with dementia or cognitive impairment, and sales worldwide are skyrocketing, the implications are potentially huge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

For mild cognitive impairment, those with higher enrichment developed symptoms at an average age of 85, compared to age 78 for those with lower enrichment, a seven-year delay.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

If society cannot properly measure current impairment, then it becomes much harder to control the risks that come with use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

However, Meta’s 2025 annual report notes that delays or disruptions to internet infrastructure could lead to increased project costs, operational inefficiencies, or impairment of assets.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

They weren't partial or biased, just very persuasive in detailing how organic brain damage, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder can conspire to create severe mental impairment.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson