impairment

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The last major outbreak of mushroom-related illness in California occurred in 2016 with 14 reported cases and while there were no deaths, three people required liver transplants and one child suffered a “permanent neurologic impairment.”

From Los Angeles Times

Oil companies tend to book impairments ahead of sales, which suggests that BP may put more assets on the chopping block, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company told shareholders that the impairments were “primarily attributable to our transition business.”

From Barron's

However, people with cognitive impairment continue to receive these medications at higher rates, even though they are more vulnerable to harmful side effects.

From Science Daily

In collaboration with researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid in Spain, the team studied brain activity recordings from 85 people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.

From Science Daily