Brain structural alterations and cognitive dysfunction in lung cancer patients without brain metastasis by Da-Fu Zhang, Huan Ma, Zhi-Ping Zhang, Jing Ai, Zong-Sheng Pu, Yi-Fan Liu, Wen-Ting Cao, Zhen-Hui Li

“…Structural brain changes and cognitive dysfunction are evident in aLC patients, independent of metastasis. …”
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Linking intrinsic brain dysfunction to behavioral outcomes in combat-exposed males with PTSD symptoms by Deborah L. Harrington, Deborah L. Harrington, Qian Shen, Qian Shen, Annemarie Angeles-Quinto, Annemarie Angeles-Quinto, Sharon Nichols, Tao Song, Hayden Hansen, Kate A. Yurgil, Kate A. Yurgil, Roland R. Lee, Roland R. Lee, Dewleen G. Baker, Dewleen G. Baker, Dewleen G. Baker, Ming-Xiong Huang, Ming-Xiong Huang

“…Importantly, regional abnormalities were detrimental for more complex executive functions, consistent with observations that stress impedes cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control due to a persistent reliance on hypervigilant behaviors.DiscussionAn unbiased, efficient and computationally reliable imaging approach identified intrinsic dysfunction in brain regions that may be core features of CE-PTSD. …”
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Decision making and its correlates in recurrent depressive disorder by Sandeep Singh, Aarzoo Gupta, Gurvinder Pal Singh

“…A depressed individual does not perceive himself as a decision-maker as ruminations reinforce dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs and poor executive functioning. …”
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Neuro-cognitive Underpinning of Co-morbidity between Developmental Dyslexia and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by Larysa Zasiekina

“…Neuro-cognitive basis presented by prefrontal dorsolateral cortex dysfunction was revealed and executive functions presented by problems in phonological working memory, initiating the activity and multitasking were established.…”
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Saccadometry Findings in Migraine Patients Without Aura by Asya Fatma Men, Aysenur Kucuk Ceyhan, Mustafa Men, Reyhan Sürmeli

“…Objective This study aims to evaluate prosaccade and antisaccade eye movements in patients with migraine without aura (MWOA) and determine whether the saccadometry test is an effective tool for identifying cognitive control and executive dysfunctions in these individuals. Methods This study included 40 patients diagnosed with migraine without aura (MWOA) and 40 healthy controls. …”
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Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with cognitive training improves two executive functions: Cognitive flexibility and information updating after traumatic brain inju... by Fatemeh Afsharian, Razieh Khorram Abadi, Reza Taheri, Saeid Abbasi Sarajehlou

“…Thirty TBI patients, 2–12 weeks post-injury with impaired executive dysfunction, were randomized to an experimental or control group. …”
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Life after Adolescent and Adult Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Self-Reported Executive, Emotional, and Behavioural Function 2–5 Years after Injury by Torun Gangaune Finnanger, Alexander Olsen, Toril Skandsen, Stian Lydersen, Anne Vik, Kari Anne I. Evensen, Cathy Catroppa, Asta K. Håberg, Stein Andersson, Marit S. Indredavik

“…Fewer years of education and depressive symptoms predicted greater executive dysfunction. Younger age at injury predicted more aggressive and rule-breaking behaviour. …”
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Visual–Motor Functions and Associated Cognitive Outcomes in Pediatric Cancer Survivors by Alena Deviaterikova

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Comparison of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction versus cognitive-behavioral therapy on emotion regulation, mindfulness, and cognitive-executive functions in f... by Emad Alkasir, Abbas Masjedi-Arani, Fatemeh Jafarian Dehkordi, Amir Sam Kianimoghadam, Behrooz Afshari, Shafigheh Yousefi

“…BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis affects physical and mental health; it brings psychological consequences such as dysfunctions in emotion regulation and cognitive-executive functions. …”
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An integrative model of perseverative thinking by Lorenzo Mattioni, Ana V. Nikčević, Francesca Ferri, Marcantonio M. Spada, Carlo Sestieri

“…In this review, we describe how perseverative thinking represents a dysfunctional self-regulatory strategy that maintains and increases the effects of mental suffering and arises from the maladaptive interplay between discrepancy monitoring, strategy selection, executive regulation, and information representation. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of Tai Chi on the cognitive function of patients with mild cognitive dysfunction and research on its mechanism by Lin Lin, Lin Lin, Yao-Xi He, Quan Wen, Jia-Yang Liu, Yu Dai, Yu-Zhe Fei, Hang Li, Chang-Qing Li, Huan Zhou, Huan Zhou

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Impact of TNF inhibitors on inflammation-associated cognitive dysfunction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective analysis by Natalia Mena-Vázquez, Natalia Mena-Vázquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Teresa Ramirez-García, Teresa Ramirez-García, Celia Gillis-Onieva, Pablo Cabezudo-García, Pablo Cabezudo-García, Aimara García-Studer, Aimara García-Studer, Aimara García-Studer, Arkaitz Mucientes, Arkaitz Mucientes, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Paula Borregón-Garrido, Paula Borregón-Garrido, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Sara Manrique-Arija, Sara Manrique-Arija, Sara Manrique-Arija, Laura Cano-García, Laura Cano-García, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro

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Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among pregnant women in the horn of Africa: A systematic review and Meta-analysis by Marye Nigatie, Getinet Kumie, Abdu Jemal, Solomon Gedfie, Woldeteklehaymanot Kassahun, Muluken Gashaw, Agenagnew Ashagre, Tadesse Misganaw, Wagaw Abebe, Ermias Getachew, Selamyhun Tadesse, Zelalem Dejazmach, Sisay Ayana, Yalewayker Gashaw, Zelalem Asmare, Assefa Sisay, Atitegeb Abera, Biruk Beletew Abate, Melese Abate Reta

“…Background: Thyroid dysfunction ranks among the most prevalent endocrine disorders. …”
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Association of plasma homocysteine with cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Yan Xiao, Lin-Hua Gan, Xiao-Niu Liang, Zhi-Heng Xu, Tian-Yu Hu, Xiu-Yuan Li, Yi-Lin Tang, Jian Wang, Yi-Qi Liu

“…After adjusting for confounding factors, a negative correlation was observed between plasma Hcy levels and the performance on specific cognitive tests evaluating executive functions in PD, such as the Stroop Color-Word Test-C (β = −1.123, 95% CI = −1.845 ∼−0.401, p = 0.0023).ConclusionThis study underscores a significant link between plasma Hcy levels and PD-MCI, particularly concerning executive dysfunction, even within the normal range of Hcy levels (< 15 μmol/L).…”
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Acute HCV/HIV coinfection is associated with cognitive dysfunction and cerebral metabolite disturbance, but not increased microglial cell activation. by Lucy J Garvey, Nicola Pavese, Anil Ramlackhansingh, Emma Thomson, Joanna M Allsop, Marios Politis, Ranjababu Kulasegaram, Janice Main, David J Brooks, Simon D Taylor-Robinson, Alan Winston

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Neurological Underpinnings of Socio-Cognitive Dysfunction in Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence from “Broken” Mirror Neurons by Maria Andreou, Vasileia Skrimpa, Eleni Peristeri

“…Mirror neurons (MNs), a set of neurons that are activated during the processes of observation and execution of actions, have drawn significant attention in the research of neurodegenerative and psychological disorders. …”
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CitH3, a Druggable Biomarker for Human Diseases Associated with Acute NETosis and Chronic Immune Dysfunction by Yuchen Chen, Zoe Ann Tetz, Xindi Zeng, Sophia Jihye Go, Wenlu Ouyang, Kyung Eun Lee, Tao Dong, Yongqing Li, Jianjie Ma

“…Neutrophils are essential components of innate immunity, executing a range of effector functions including phagocytosis, degranulation, and the release of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). …”
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Characterization of Change in Cognition Before and After COVID-19 Infection in Essential Workers at Midlife by Zennur Sekendiz, Olga Morozova, Melissa A. Carr, Ashley Fontana, Nikhil Mehta, Alina Ali, Eugene Jiang, Tesleem Babalola, Sean A.P. Clouston, Benjamin J. Luft

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Measuring illness insight in patients with alcohol-related cognitive dysfunction using the Q8 questionnaire: a validation study by Walvoort S, Van der Heijden P, Kessels R, Egger J

“…Finally, Q8 total scores were correlated with neuropsychological tests for processing speed, memory, and executive function. Results: Internal consistency of the Q8 was acceptable (ie, Cronbach’s α =0.73). …”
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Normative Data for the D-KEFS Tower Test in Greek Adult Population Between 20 and 85 Years Old by Marianna Tsatali, Despina Eleftheriadou, Nikoleta Palla, Magda Tsolaki, Despina Moraitou

“…<b>Background</b>: The Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) Tower Test (TT) is a widely used neuropsychological tool that assesses complex executive functions, including planning, cognitive flexibility, inhibition, switching, and impulsivity—key abilities often impaired in individuals with frontal dysfunction. …”
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