Lower dopamine D2/3 receptor availability is associated with worse verbal learning and memory in people who smoke cigarettes
Introduction: Tobacco smoking is a major public health burden. The mesocortical dopamine system-including the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC)-plays an important role in cognitive function. Dysregulated dopamine signaling in dlPFC is associated with cognitive deficits such as […]
Attenuation of ketamine-induced impairment in verbal learning and memory in healthy volunteers by the AMPA receptor potentiator PF-04958242
There is a need to develop treatments for cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS). The significant role played by N-methyl-d-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) in both the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and in neuronal plasticity suggests that facilitation of […]
Effects of a Supplement Containing Apoaequorin on Verbal Learning in Older Adults in the Community
Context: The changes in verbal learning and working memory that often occur with aging may result in reduced social and intellectual interactions. These changes significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. As humans age, the body’s […]
Transdermal testosterone improves verbal learning and memory in postmenopausal women not on oestrogen therapy
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of testosterone on verbal learning and memory in postmenopausal women. Design: Randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which participants were randomized (1:1) to transdermal testosterone gel 300 mcg/day, […]
