Bryan Johnson, the 47-year-old tech entrepreneur known for his extreme anti-aging efforts, has recently discontinued his use of rapamycin, a drug he had been taking for nearly five years as part of his longevity regimen[2][8]. This decision has sparked renewed discussion about the potential risks and benefits of using drugs like rapamycin for anti-aging purposes.

Bryan Johnson, the 47-year-old tech entrepreneur known for his extreme anti-aging efforts, has recently discontinued his use of rapamycin, a drug he had been taking for nearly five years as part of his longevity regimen. This decision has sparked renewed … Continue reading

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Lithium and tinnitus

Lithium and tinnitus Lithium has shown some potential in helping with tinnitus, though research is still limited. Here’s what we know about lithium and tinnitus: ## Potential Benefits Some individuals have reported improvements in their tinnitus symptoms after taking lithium: … Continue reading

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Antiseizure medication (ASM) withdrawal in seizure-free patients

Here’s a very detailed summary of the practice advisory update on antiseizure medication (ASM) withdrawal in seizure-free patients: Objective and Methods Update the 1996 American Academy of Neurology practice parameter Systematic review of literature published from January 1991 to March … Continue reading

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Tamsulosin and the risk of dementia in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia

  Comparative Study   Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf   2018 Mar;27(3):340-348.  doi: 10.1002/pds.4361. Epub 2018 Jan 9. Tamsulosin and the risk of dementia in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia   Yinghui Duan 1 2, James J Grady 1 2, Peter C Albertsen 3, Z Helen Wu 2 4 Affiliations expand PMID: 29316005   … Continue reading

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A critical review of the influence of oxytocin nasal spray on social cognition in humans: Evidence and future directions

A critical review of the influence of oxytocin nasal spray on social cognition in humans: Evidence and future directions Adam J.GraustellaaColinMacLeodb Show more https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2012.01.002Get rights and content Referred to by Adam J. Guastella, Colin MacLeod Erratum to “A critical review … Continue reading

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