impairment

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If increasing mitochondrial activity improved symptoms in animals, that would suggest mitochondrial impairment can come before neuron loss and contribute directly to cognitive decline.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

She has speech and language impairment but is able to communicate via body language, pointing and communication aids such as books which help her to indicate her thoughts and feelings.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The company attributed $30.2 million of that to a “noncash goodwill impairment charge driven by a sustained decline in share price.”

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Management cited a $184 million pretax goodwill impairment charge tied to the company’s oncology practice alliance and Integrated Oncology Network, which Cardinal acquired in late 2024.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

They weren't partial or biased, just very persuasive in detailing how organic brain damage, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder can conspire to create severe mental impairment.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson