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impairment

[im-pair-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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"This is one of the first studies specifically designed to assess these interventions for cancer-related cognitive impairment during chemotherapy in patients with multiple diseases using both performance-based cognitive assessments and patient-reported outcomes."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Because the research is observational, it can’t prove that ultraprocessed foods cause dementia and cognitive impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Medical experts say it is intended to identify potential signs of cognitive impairment and determine whether further evaluation may be needed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The study, published in Annals of Neurology, looked at older adults who did not have dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

I must have noticed it before, but this last time back I felt it as an impairment.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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