Summary Summary Short summary of a recent publication, written by scientific experts. Published: Apr 12, 2019

Long-term high-altitude exposure impaired working memory

Takeaway

  • Long-term high-altitude (HA) exposure impaired both spatial and verbal working memory (WM), via different memory processes, in a Chinese cohort.

Why this matters

  • Long-term HA exposure has been linked to cognitive deficits, but its influence on WM is unclear