Dynamic Neural Network States During Social and Non-Social Cueing in Virtual Reality Working Memory Tasks: A Leading Eigenvector Dynamics Analysis Approach by Pinar Ozel

“…Conclusions: This multi-method approach elucidates the dynamic influence of social cues on brain connectivity and cognition, establishing a basis for VR-based cognitive rehabilitation and immersive learning, wherein social signals may significantly enhance cognitive function.…”
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Neuregulin 1 improves cognitive deficits and neuropathology in an Alzheimer’s disease model by Jiqing Xu, Fred de Winter, Catherine Farrokhi, Edward Rockenstein, Michael Mante, Anthony Adame, Jonathan Cook, Xin Jin, Eliezer Masliah, Kuo-Fen Lee

“…Abstract Several lines of evidence suggest that neuregulin 1 (NRG1) signaling may influence cognitive function and neuropathology in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Efficacy of a Multimodal Cognitive Rehabilitation Including Psychomotor and Endurance Training in Parkinson's Disease by I. Reuter, S. Mehnert, G. Sammer, M. Oechsner, M. Engelhardt

“…The combination of cognitive training using paper and pencil and the computer, transfer training and physical training seems to have the greatest effect on cognitive function. Thus, patients of group C showed the greatest improvement on the ADAS-Cog and SCOPA-COG and were more likely to continue with the training programme after the study.…”
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Emergence in Elderly Patient Undergoing General Anesthesia with Xenon by Maria Sanfilippo, Ahmed Abdelgawwad Wefki Abdelgawwad Shousha, Antonella Paparazzo

“…It is a consensus that the postoperative cognitive function is impaired in elderly patients after general anaesthesia, and such category patient takes more time to recover. …”
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An enriched environment promotes cognitive recovery and cerebral blood flow in aged mice under sevoflurane anaesthesia by Wenfeng Gao, Wenji Xie, Wenqin Xie, Changcheng Jiang, Zhenming Kang, Naizhen Liu

“…An enriched environment (EE), as a rehabilitation technique, could provide objects and tools to facilitate neuromotor and visual stimuli and brain activity, and is reported to improve cognitive functions. We aim to investigate the impairments of sevoflurane inhalation on cognitive function in mice and determine the benefits of EE in ameliorating POCD. …”
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C/EBPβ in Alzheimer’s disease: An integrative regulator of pathological mechanisms by Xiaoting Luo, Junyi Liang, Xue Lei, Fengqi Sun, Minghai Gong, Bin Liu, Zhongguang Zhou

“…Alzheimer's disease (AD) stands as one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders, characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function, neuroinflammation, amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques, and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs). …”
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Effects of Physical Exercise on Neuroplasticity and Brain Function: A Systematic Review in Human and Animal Studies by Matheus Santos de Sousa Fernandes, Tayrine Figueira Ordônio, Gabriela Carvalho Jurema Santos, Lucas Eduardo R. Santos, Camila Tenório Calazans, Dayane Aparecida Gomes, Tony Meireles Santos

“…PE increases neuroplasticity via neurotrophic factors (BDNF, GDNF, and NGF) and receptor (TrkB and P75NTR) production providing improvements in neuroplasticity, and cognitive function (learning and memory) in human and animal models. …”
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Glucose Fluctuation Inhibits Nrf2 Signaling Pathway in Hippocampal Tissues and Exacerbates Cognitive Impairment in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats by Haiyan Chi, Yujing Sun, Peng Lin, Junyu Zhou, Jinbiao Zhang, Yachao Yang, Yun Qiao, Deshan Liu

“…The Morris water maze (MWM) test was carried out to appraise the cognitive function at the end of week 12. Moreover, the morphological structure of hippocampal neurons was viewed through HE and Nissl staining, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was performed for ultrastructure observation. …”
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Music-based interventions using digital technology for individuals with acquired brain injuries: a scoping review by Huiyuan Yu, Xin Lu, Soo Ji Kim

“…However, challenges were noted regarding device complexity, cost, and inconsistent assessment methods across studies.DiscussionDigital music-based interventions show substantial promise in enhancing motor and cognitive function for individuals with neurological impairments. …”
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Heart rate variability biofeedback in a global study of the most common coherence frequencies and the impact of emotional states by Sai Balaji, Nachum Plonka, Mike Atkinson, Malathy Muthu, Minvydas Ragulskis, Alfonsas Vainoras, Rollin McCraty

“…We focused on HRV Coherence, which is linked to improved emotional stability and cognitive function. Positive emotions reported by users were associated with higher Coherence scores and more stable HRV frequencies. …”
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Postural instability and gait disturbance are associated with abnormal stereopsis in Parkinson's disease. by Jungyeun Lee, Sung Hoon Kang, Seong-Beom Koh

“…We collected data from medical history taking, scales, cognitive function tests, gait analysis, and tilt table tests. …”
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Effect of perampanel in reducing depression in patients with focal epilepsy by Min Ming, Long Chen, Jian Huang, Ying Huang, Jiali Yin

“…Using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) scale to evaluate depression, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) to assess the cognitive function, and the Quality of Life in Epilepsy-31 items (QOLIE-31) to estimate the quality of life of EP patients. …”
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Evaluation of Health-related Quality of Life in Regular Hemodialysis Patients Using the KDQOL-SFTM Questionnaire by Eliseo Capote Leyva, Raydel Argudín Selier, Salvador Roberto Mora González, Lázaro Capote Pereira, Idrissa Leonard Rupalé, Yosvany Moret Hernández

“…The specific dimensions with lower scores were the burden of kidney disease, employment status and sexual function while dimensions with higher scores were specific: relationship with the dialysis staff (85.62 points), cognitive function (84.33 points) and quality of social relationship (82.88 points). …”
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Psychometric Evaluation of the Parkinson’s Disease Activities of Daily Living Scale by Stina B. Jonasson, Peter Hagell, Gun-Marie Hariz, Susanne Iwarsson, Maria H. Nilsson

“…PADLS scores were more strongly associated (rs>0.5) with perceived functional independence, ADL dependency, walking difficulties, and self-rated PD severity than with variables such as PD duration and cognitive function (rs<0.5). PADLS scores differed across H&Y stages (Kruskal-Wallis test, p<0.001). …”
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The effects of aerobic exercise on goal-directed attention and inhibitory control in individuals with high trait anxiety: an EEG study by Mengyang He, Jinxia Guo, Shunyao Yu, Hao Lian, Ruijie Zhan, Rongrong Luo, Zhifei Shi, Zhidong Zhuang, Wenpeng Cai

“…Abstract Anxiety is known to significantly impair cognitive function, particularly attentional control. While exercise has been demonstrated to alleviate these cognitive deficits, the precise neural mechanisms underlying these effects remain poorly understood. …”
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The Relationship between Removable Dental Prostheses and Brain Activity in Elderly Individuals: Systematic Review by Arpit Sikri, Jyotsana Sikri, Rinshul Saroch, Charanjeet Singh Gill, Rimple Gupta, Chetan Pathak

“…Findings indicate a positive association between the use of removable dental prostheses and improved cognitive function, with potential therapeutic implications for managing cognitive decline. …”
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Improving cognitive impairment through chronic consumption of natural compounds/extracts: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Long Ngo Hoang, Haesung Lee, Sook Jeong Lee

“…IntroductionThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of extended supplementation (≥6 weeks) with natural compounds or extracts in improving cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease (AD).MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across Cochrane, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from inception to April 10, 2024. …”
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Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study by Adam B. Levin, Emily J. Hadgkiss, Tracey J. Weiland, Claudia H. Marck, Dania M. van der Meer, Naresh G. Pereira, George A. Jelinek

“…Statistically and potentially clinically significant differences between those who meditated once a week or more and participants who never meditated were present for mean mental health composite (MHC) scores, cognitive function scale, and health perception scale. The MHC results remained statistically significant on multivariate regression modelling when covariates were accounted for. …”
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Variation in Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Cognitive Disorders in Unmedicated Middle-Aged Patients with Major Depressive Disorder: A Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study by Hui Zhao, Shunkai Lai, Shuming Zhong, Yiliang Zhang, Hui Yang, Yanbin Jia

“…There are also known connections between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), brain biochemical metabolism, and cognitive function (CF); however, there is scanty of information about these connections in middle-aged MDD patients. …”
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Simultaneous Dual-Task Interventions That Improve Cognition in Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Implementation-Relevant Details by Natasha Versi, Kylie Murphy, Caroline Robinson, Mitchell Franklin

“…Cognitive change occurs as a person ages and may result in decreased cognitive functioning in older adults (60 years and older). …”
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