impairment

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"We are quite confident this circuit is one of the mechanisms that contributes to the cognitive impairment that is a major part of the pathology of schizophrenia."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

When Woods was examined for signs of impairment, he mentioned the number of injuries and surgeries he had been through, according to Budensiek.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

"There is currently not a single gynaecological condition listed as a recurring or fluctuating impairment in the guidance on the disability definition," Sanju explains.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Net losses widened 69% to $57.7 million, which BuzzFeed attributed to a “$30.2 million noncash goodwill impairment charge driven by a sustained decline in share price.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Their symptoms ranged from impairment of memory to schizophrenic and depressive reactions.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson