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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

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But experts say the risks can be lowered through heart screenings, close monitoring and giving magnesium before and during treatment, The Times added in its report. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. Ibogaine can be dangerous for people with heart problems.

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

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These individuals may become unrepresented, meaning they lack the capacity to make a specific medical decision, do not have an advance directive for that decision, and do not have a surrogate to help. How should we care for unrepresented individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings? Why not use the older term unbefriended?

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

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Thomas: But the person did screen and used a little bit of the and Social Network Scale and the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Like I said, the patient screened positive for it. I think some of that is from some of my thinking about maybe what I can potentially think about with the individual to support them. Ashwin Kotwal: Oh, wow.

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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

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However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. Your feedback is important to us. E-mail the story Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesnt stop long-term impacts on development Your friends email Your email I would like to subscribe to Science X Newsletter.

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Redefining Alzheimer’s Disease: A Podcast with Heather Whitson, Jason Karlawish, Lon Schneider

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Just for the audience, we’re talking about, the NIA and the AA have been doing these frameworks since what, 2011? I think that the actuarial data are compelling, that elevated amyloid alone in some individuals can lead to downstream dementia. Eric: Can I take a step back real quick just for the audience? Mainly for research.

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Long-lasting HIV prevention shot headed toward approval

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Surfers play crucial role in beach safety according to study

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Although they make a vital contribution to saving lives, bystander rescues often expose untrained individuals to hazardous conditions without the training and equipment available to professionals. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. Sometimes, bystanders become victims themselves.