CCCDTD5 recommendations on the deprescribing of cognitive enhancers in dementia [PDF]
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, 2022 Introduction Cognitive enhancers (ie, cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine) can provide symptomatic benefit for some individuals with dementia; however, there are circumstances in which the risks of continuing treatment may potentially outweigh ...
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Use of cognitive enhancers among medical students in Lithuania
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 2016 AIMS – The purpose of this study is to analyse the use of cognitive enhancers among medical students in Lithuania, determine the reasons for usage and evaluate the contributing factors such as socio-demographic characteristics, stress levels, sleep ...
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Do Medical Universities Students Use Cognitive Enhancers while Learning?—Conclusions from the Study in Poland [PDF]
Life, 2023 Background: Stress and everyday problems may impact memory and cognition. Therefore, many people use cognitive enhancers (CEs), sold for prescription, as over-the-counter drugs, or dietary supplements, believing they may help with everyday functioning ...
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The Psychonauts’ World of Cognitive Enhancers [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020 BackgroundThere is growing availability of novel psychoactive substances (NPS), including cognitive enhancers (CEs) which can be used in the treatment of certain mental health disorders.
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Use and Propensity to Use Substances as Cognitive Enhancers in Italian Medical Students [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2018 International media has paid attention to the use of substances by healthy subjects to enhance cognitive performance. Medical students are liable to use cognitive enhancers (CE) with the aim of improving academic performance.
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Nootropic Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees as Potential Cognitive Enhancers [PDF]
Plants, 2023 Plant-based nootropics are a diverse group of natural drugs that can improve cognitive abilities through various physiological mechanisms, especially in cases where these functions are weakened or impaired.
Matěj Malík, Pavel Tlustoš
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Comparative safety and efficacy of cognitive enhancers for Alzheimer’s dementia: a systematic review with individual patient data network meta-analysis [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2022 Objective To examine the comparative efficacy and safety of cognitive enhancers by patient characteristics for managing Alzheimer’s dementia (AD).Design Systematic review and individual patient data (IPD) network meta-analysis (NMA) based on our ...
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Eating Disorders and the Use of Cognitive Enhancers and Psychostimulants Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2021 Basma Damiri,1 Omar A Safarini,2 Zaher Nazzal,2 Ahmad Abuhassan,3 Ahmad Farhoud,2 Nesma Ghanim,4 Rayyan Al Ali,5 Mirvat Suhail,2 Mohammad Qino,2 Mohammad Zamareh,2 Ammar Thabaleh,2 Jihad Zahran2 1Medicine & Health Sciences Faculty, Drug, and ...
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Non Pharmacological Cognitive Enhancers – Current Perspectives [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem solving. Cognitive dysfunctions are an integral part of neuropsychiatric disorders as well as in healthy ageing.
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The prevalence of cognitive enhancers’ usage among health college students and the factors associated with its use [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareIntroduction: Cognitive enhancers (CEs) are increasingly prevalent among university students, particularly in healthcare fields, with significant implications for academic performance and student wellbeing.
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