Effects of Fast Simple Numerical Calculation Training on Neural Systems by Hikaru Takeuchi, Tomomi Nagase, Yasuyuki Taki, Yuko Sassa, Hiroshi Hashizume, Rui Nouchi, Ryuta Kawashima

“…FSNC training was associated with improvements in performance on simple processing speed, speeded executive functioning, and simple and complex arithmetic tasks. …”
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Efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation interventions on cognitive impairment: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials by Minmin Wu, Wenjing Song, Xue Wang, Lili Teng, Jinting Li, Jiongliang Zhang, Xinyue Li, Donghui Yu, Huanhuan Jia, Binhan Wang, Qiang Tang, Luwen Zhu

“…Significant improvements were observed in global cognition, language, executive function, and memory. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) significantly enhanced short-term global cognition (standardized mean difference [SMD], 0.44; 95% CI 0.02–0.86), language (SMD, 1.64; 95% CI 1.22–2.06), executive function (SMD, 1.64; 95% CI 0.18–0.83), and long-term global cognition (SMD, 0.29; 95% CI 0.07–0.50). …”
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Physical and cognitive-based training in healthy older adults: Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fatemeh Adelirad, Zeinab Javadivala, Iman Dianat, Aysan Amrahi Tabieh, Vijay Kumar Chattu

“…Also, as a result, the trainings had a "small to larger" impact on the executive function of older adults (pooled MD: 0.64; 95% CI=0.26 to 1.02, I2=86.2%, P=0.0001). …”
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Cognitive Impairments in LRRK2-Related Parkinson’s Disease: A Study in Chinese Individuals by Yifan Zheng, Zhong Pei, Yanmei Liu, Hongyan Zhou, Wenbiao Xian, Yingying Fang, Ling Chen, Qi Wu

“…Global intellect and five cognitive domains (language fluency, visuospatial function, attention, memory, and executive function) were compared between S1647T carriers and noncarriers. …”
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Relationship between Postural Deformities and Frontal Function in Parkinson’s Disease by Satoko Ninomiya, Akihiko Morita, Hiroko Teramoto, Takayoshi Akimoto, Hiroshi Shiota, Satoshi Kamei

“…Executive function was assessed using the Behavioral Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS) and an age-controlled standardized BADS score <70 was defined as ED. …”
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Influence of Hypertension on Neurocognitive Domains in Nondemented Parkinson’s Disease Patients by Jacob D. Jones, Charles Jacobson, Martina Murphy, Catherine Price, Michael S. Okun, Dawn Bowers

“…The presence of hypertension significantly contributed to domains of executive function and verbal memory. The cooccurrence of orthostatic hypotension moderated the relationship between hypertension and executive function. …”
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Investigating the Relationship of Inflammatory Cytokines and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor with Cognitive Functions in Multiple Sclerosis Patients by Narges َArab-Moghaddam, Karim Asgari Mobarakeh, Gholamreza Daryabor, Maryam Poursadeghfard

“…In RRMS and ND patients, BDNF was a positive predictor of visual-spatial memory and executive function. In ND patients, IFN-γ was a negative predictor of executive function, and TNF-α was a negative predictor of information processing speed in SPMS patients. …”
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Acute Effects of a Single-Bout Session of High-Intensity Functional Training and Moderate-Intensity Functional Training on Cognitive Functions, Anxiety, and Stress in Healthy Adult... by Francisco José Trujillo-Gutiérrez, José López-Aguilar, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Honorato Morente-Oria, José Daniel Jiménez-García

“…To evaluate the dependent variables of executive function, attention, memory, anxiety, and stress, the Stroop Test, d2 Test, Word-Recall Test, STAI, and PSS were used, respectively. …”
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Characterization of visual cognition in pre-manifest, manifest and reduced penetrance Huntington’s disease by Rocio Del Pino, Maria Ángeles Acera, Amaia Ortiz de Echevarrría, Beatriz Tijero, Marta Ruiz-Lopez, Johanne Somme, Javier Ruiz-Martínez, Andrea Gabilondo, Ioana M. Croitoru, Lara Pardina, Naia Ayo-Mentxakatorre, Ane Murueta-Goyena, Iñigo Gabilondo, Rosario Sanchez-Pernaute, Tamara Fernández-Valle, Juan Carlos Gómez Esteban

“…In pre-manifest HD, visual cognitive domains were primarily influenced by executive function, verbal fluency, age, and CAG repeats, while in early and manifest stages motor status and verbal fluency becomes more influential. …”
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Research investigating patient and carer psychoeducation needs regarding post-stroke cognition: a scoping review by Nele Demeyere, Georgina Hobden, Faye Tabone

“…Further research investigating other cognitive impairments (eg, impairments in memory, attention and executive function) is required.…”
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Research Progress on the Brain Effect Mechanism of Tai Chi Chuan Training by WANG Yajun, XU Shurui, LIU Jiao

“…Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, Tai Chi Chuan training was found improving executive function to be associated with the prefrontal lobe regulation. …”
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Beneficial Effect of Multidomain Cognitive Training on the Neuropsychological Performance of Patients with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease by Anastasia Nousia, Vasileios Siokas, Eleni Aretouli, Lambros Messinis, Athina-Maria Aloizou, Maria Martzoukou, Maria Karala, Charalampos Koumpoulis, Grigorios Nasios, Efthimios Dardiotis

“…Objective measures of episodic memory, delayed memory, word recognition, attention, executive function, processing speed, semantic fluency, and naming were assessed at baseline and after the completion of the program in both groups. …”
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Effects of movement behaviors on preschoolers’ cognition: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Catalina Pacheco, Victoria Culkin, Amelia Putkaradze, Nan Zeng

“…The cognitive outcomes evaluated included executive function, attention, memory, and other key domains critical to early childhood development, such as language, processing speed, and social cognition. …”
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Left ventromedial prefrontal cortex inhibitory rTMS as an anti-stress intervention in opioid use disorder: Trial design by Tabitha E. Moses, Danielle Lenz, Leslie H. Lundahl, Nicholas A. Mischel, Christine Rabinak, Mark K. Greenwald

“…Background: In people with substance use disorders (SUDs), stress-exposure can impair executive function, and increase craving and likelihood of drug-use recurrence. …”
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Sex-specific associations between estimated glucose disposal rate and cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults in China: a longitudinal cohort study by Chun Luo, Shuang Han, Xiaoying Shen, Hao Wu, Jianqing Zhou, Bingyang Liu

“…Cognitive function was calculated as the sum of episodic memory and executive function scores, which was then standardized to a Z-score. …”
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Frontotemporal Dementia as a Possible Manifestation of Primary Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Report and Literature Review by Kevin Qosja, Nicole M. Absar, Allen T. Yu

“…We report an 84-year-old woman diagnosed with six years of PLS who also had concurrent symptoms of difficulties in language, anxiety, emotional lability, and executive function. This case, as well as previously reported cases in the literature, is an example that shows the importance of more widespread consideration for PLS in patients with UMN signs and indications of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). …”
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Neurocognitive Correlates of Apathy and Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease by Yelena Bogdanova, Alice Cronin-Golomb

“…In LPD, apathy but not anxiety was associated with performance on nonverbally mediated executive function and visuospatial measures, whereas, in RPD, anxiety but not apathy correlated with performance on verbally mediated tasks. …”
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The Nature of Hyperactivity in Children and Adolescents With Hydrocephalus: A Test of the Dual Pathway Model by Jim Stevenson, Ineke Pit-ten Cate

“…Path analysis was used to examine the relation between IQ, delay aversion, and executive function. In accordance with the DPM, the effect of hydrocephalus on hyperactivity was completely mediated via delay aversion and executive functions.…”
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Does Depression Impact Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Heart Failure? by Z. N. Sohani, Z. Samaan

“…Cognitive impairment is associated with significant mortality and deteriorated quality of life, likely due to impairments in memory and executive function, which impact a patient’s ability to understand and comply with prescribed treatment plans. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairments: the influence of do... by Thatchaya Prathum, Thanwarat Chantanachai, Oranich Vimolratana, Chotica Laksanaphuk, Irin Apiworajirawit, Benchaporn Aneksan, Kanthika Latthirun, Cheng-Ta Yang, Wanalee Klomjai

“…However, no improvement were observed in memory or executive function.…”
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