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Philip D Harvey1, Christopher R Bowie
1University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA. philipdharvey1@cs.com
Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience
|June 6, 2012
Summary
Recent cognitive enhancement strategies show improved outcomes through optimized dosing, session difficulty, and concurrent interventions. Societal factors and certain medications may limit these cognitive benefits.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Cognitive enhancement research has seen significant advancements.
- Previous efforts faced limitations, but recent successes highlight new directions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current research literature on cognitive enhancement.
- To identify innovations distinguishing recent successes from prior efforts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on new developments in cognitive enhancement.
- Analysis of factors influencing intervention effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Optimized dosing and spacing of sessions are crucial.
- Titration of session difficulty and concurrent interventions enhance outcomes.
- Cognitive remediation can improve functioning and potentially biomarkers.
Conclusions:
- Societal factors can limit cognitive remediation benefits.
- Anticholinergic medications may negate potential cognitive gains.
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