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ADHD Drugs Don’t Sharpen Attention. They Increase Drive.
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January 8, 2026

A new study shows that ADHD stimulants don’t sharpen attention networks, but boost arousal, motivation, and persistence – making people more alert and engaged.
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Cotard Syndrome in Schizophrenia
Case Report

January 8, 2026

A 42-year-old woman with schizophrenia and multiple prior hospitalizations presented with worsening psychosis and physical aggression toward her mother.
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Kratom-Induced Psychosis
Letter to the Editor

January 8, 2026

The author comments on the complexity of substance-induced presentations, particularly those related to newly available psychoactive substances such as kratom.
Smartphone Program Boosts Brain Health in High-Risk Seniors
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January 7, 2026

A six-month smartphone-based brain-health program improved cognition and reduced loneliness in older adults at high risk for dementia.
Postpartum Blood Pressure Control Might Protect the Brain
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January 6, 2026

New evidence suggests hypertensive pregnancy can affect the brain early. But intensive postpartum blood pressure control may help protect it.
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Family Support for Patients With Substance Use Disorders
Original Research

January 6, 2026

Family inclusion in SUD treatment improves patient outcomes, but provider referrals remain limited; health care providers should prioritize connecting patients with available family support resources.
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Consensus Report on XT Use in Practice

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