Publications by authors named "Romulo J Figueroa-Mujiica"
Article Synopsis
- High-altitude (HA) hypoxia can impact the neurovascular unit (NVU), a critical component for brain health, and this study investigates the effects on lowlanders vs. lifelong highlanders.
- After 14 days at 4300 m, lowlanders showed signs of cognitive impairment and axonal injury, while highlanders demonstrated preserved cognitive function, better cerebral blood flow, and lower markers of neuronal damage.
- The research suggests that highlanders have developed neuroprotective adaptations that help them cope with the chronic stress of HA hypoxia, highlighting their resilience compared to lowlanders.
