Plasma S100β is a predictor for pathology and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease by Geetika Nehra, Bryan J. Maloney, Rebecca R. Smith, Wijitra Chumboatong, Erin L. Abner, Peter T. Nelson, Björn Bauer, Anika M. S. Hartz

“…Data analysis revealed that elevated S100β plasma levels were predictive of AD pathology and cognitive impairment. Conclusion Our data suggest that among different markers relevant to barrier dysfunction, plasma S100β is the most promising diagnostic biomarker for ADNC. …”
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Multimodal magnetic resonance imaging studies on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease by Weimin Qi, Xiaoyan Niu, Xiuping Zhan, Yazhou Ren, Jianhang He, Jianxia Li, Xiaolin Hou, Haining Li

“…Gray matter atrophy in the left inferior temporal gyrus was associated with cognitive impairment in PD. Conclusion: Occipital hypoperfusion and cortical atrophy in the left inferior temporal gyrus may serve as novel imaging biomarkers for PD and are associated with sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment in PD patients. …”
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Longitudinal genetic studies of cognitive characteristics by R. N. Mustafin, A. V. Kazantseva, R. F. Enikeeva, S. B. Malykh, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…The present review describes longitudinal studies of cognitive traits and functions determining the causes of their variations and their possible correction to prevent cognitive impairment. The present study reviews the involvement of such environmental factors as nutrition, prenatal maternal stress, social isolation and others in cognitive functioning. …”
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Nilotinib-Induced Dystonia and Cognitive Deficits in a Neurologically Normal Patient with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia by Justine Chan, Paarth Shah, Guillermo Moguel-Cobos

“…The patient had no previous neurologic deficits, and developed intermittent dystonic posturing of the left upper extremity and cognitive impairment after she began nilotinib treatment. …”
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Neuropathology and Neurochemistry of Nonmotor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease by Isidro Ferrer

“…Parkinson disease (PD) is no longer considered a complex motor disorder characterized by Parkinsonism but rather a systemic disease with variegated non-motor deficits and neurological symptoms, including impaired olfaction, autonomic failure, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric symptoms. Many of these alterations appear before or in parallel with motor deficits and then worsen with disease progression. …”
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Electroconvulsive treatment of a patient with Parkinson’s disease and moderate depression by John Erik Berg

“…Self help efficiency in daily tasks improved. He got cognitive impairment during and in the weeks after ECT. Electroconvulsive treatment should be offered to more patients with Parkinson disease and depression in order to lessen the burden of both depression and Parkinson symptoms.…”
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Current Perspectives regarding Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease by Kyeong-Ah Kwak, Seung-Pyo Lee, Jin-Young Yang, Young-Seok Park

“…Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder featuring memory loss and cognitive impairment, is caused by synaptic failure and the excessive accumulation of misfolded proteins. …”
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Phospholipase D, a Novel Therapeutic Target Contributes to the Pathogenesis of Neurodegenerative and Neuroimmune Diseases by Weiwei Zhang, Feiqi Zhu, Jie Zhu, Kangding Liu

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Peri-Ictal and Ictal Cognitive Dysfunction in Epilepsy by Lavanya Vijayaraghavan, Subbulakshmy Natarajan, Ennapadam Srinivas Krishnamoorthy

“…Whilst a great deal of attention has been paid to permanent cognitive impairment, the nature and underlying mechanisms of ictal and peri-ictal cognitive changes are poorly understood. …”
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Mental and Somatic Symptoms Associated with Emotional Burnout: A Systematic Review of Research by E.B. Karpova, A.S. Stupnikov, K.M. Samerkhanova, J.A. Mashkautsan

“…Emotional burnout can also be associated with depression, asthenia, and cognitive impairment. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> mental and somatic symptoms associated with emotional burnout are highlighted.…”
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Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: A Narrative Review of the Evidence, Possible Biological Mechanisms, and Recommendations for Exercise Prescription by Adria Quigley, Marilyn MacKay-Lyons, Gail Eskes

“…The purpose of this narrative review is to present the current evidence regarding the effects of physical activity and exercise on cognition in older adults without cognitive impairment, identify potential mechanisms underlying these effects, and make recommendations for exercise prescription to enhance cognitive performance. …”
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SIRT1 Regulates Cognitive Performance and Ability of Learning and Memory in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Models by Yue Cao, Zi Yan, Tong Zhou, Guixia Wang

“…Our findings suggest that SIRT1 might be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of cognitive impairment induced by type 2 diabetes mellitus.…”
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Heart Failure in Elderly Patients: Medical Management, Therapies and Biomarkers by Paulina Nadziakiewicz, Wioletta Szczurek-Wasilewicz, Bożena Szyguła-Jurkiewicz

“…This article reviews the clinical and diagnostic differences in elderly patients with HF, highlighting the presence of comorbidities, frailty, cognitive impairment, and polypharmacy, as well as discussing potential biomarkers that may have clinical application in this population.…”
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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) in Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) by Po-Chi Chan, Hsun-Hua Lee, Chien-Tai Hong, Chaur-Jong Hu, Dean Wu

“…Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the third most common cause of dementia, and the typical clinical presentation is rapidly progressive cognitive impairment. RBD is one of the core features of DLB and may occur either in advance or simultaneously with the onset of DLB. …”
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Anti-AMPA-Receptor Encephalitis Presenting as a Rapid-Cycling Bipolar Disorder in a Young Woman with Turner Syndrome by Giuseppe Quaranta, Angelo Giovanni Icro Maremmani, Giulio Perugi

“…We describe a 20-year-old woman with Turner syndrome presenting with a treatment-resistant rapid cycling bipolar disorder with cognitive impairment. She was diagnosed with anti-AMPA-receptor encephalitis. …”
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Huntington Disease Health Related Quality of Life, Function and Well Being: The Patient’s Perspective by Jesús Pérez-Pérez, Sofía García-López, Tamara Fernández Valle, Cèlia Painous, Maria Rosa Querol-Pascual, Pedro J. García Ruiz, Elena Bellosta Diago, Esther Cubo Delgado, Barbara Vives Pastor, María Carmen Peiró Villaplana, Idaira Martín Santana, Marta Blázquez Estrada, Matilde Calopa Garride, Pablo Mir, Carmen Álvarez, Jorge Maurino, Anna de Prado, José Luis López-Sendón

“…Conclusion HD impacted quality of life, with prevalent motor, psychiatric symptoms and cognitive impairment. Patient perspectives may provide complementary information to implement specific interventions.…”
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Theta Burst Stimulation Enhances Connectivity of the Dorsal Attention Network in Young Healthy Subjects: An Exploratory Study by Lubomira Anderkova, Dominik Pizem, Patricia Klobusiakova, Martin Gajdos, Eva Koritakova, Irena Rektorova

“…This is an exploratory study that prompts further research with multiple-session TBS in subjects with cognitive impairment.…”
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Cognitive disorders in patients with atrial fibrillation by O.A. Yepanchintseva, A.S. Solonovych, O.S. Solonovych

“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias, and its prevalence increases with age. Cognitive impairment (CI) is a frequent concomitant disorder in AF and is an additional factor in reducing the quality of life and adherence to treatment in such patients. …”
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Brain Aging: Key Theories and Neurophysiological Insights by V.D. Tretyakova, K.I. Pultsina

“…The reviewed results of neurocognitive studies allow us to identify structural and functional changes in the brain during aging, which can help clinical specialists differentiate &ldquo;normal&rdquo; aging from possible signs of brain diseases and develop a more individual approach if necessary to correct cognitive impairment.</p>…”
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Importance of Modulating Kynurenic Acid Metabolism—Approaches for the Treatment of Dementia by Halina Baran, Marcelin Jan Pietryja, Berthold Kepplinger

“…In this article, we focus on kynurenic acid metabolism in neuropsychiatric disorders and the biochemical processes involved in memory and cognitive impairment, followed by different approaches in the fight against dementia. …”
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