Cognitive functions among Saudi patients with methamphetamine and cannabis use disorder by Shrief Y. Afifi, Shrief Y. Afifi, Abdulkhaliq S. S. Alghamdi, Ahmed Sallam, Mohammed S. A. Almuqahwi, Ibrahim A. Al-sayegh, Farah M. O. Alzahrani, Amerah N. Al-Zain Al–Dain, Afrah N. Al-Zain Al-Deen, Abeer A. ALabdulhadi, Moatazbellah I. Ali, Moatazbellah I. Ali

“…At the time of interview, all individuals underwent cognitive evaluations using standardized neuropsychological tests for screening by MoCA, followed by Wechsler Memory Scale and Stroop’s test for executive function.ResultsA significant difference could be seen in all aspects of cognitive functions among patients and controls upon application of MoCA, Wechsler Memory Scale, and Stroop tests. …”
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Non-linear association between dietary fiber intake and cognitive function mediated by vitamin E: a cross-sectional study in older adults by Qianyi He, Lucy An, Yue Yue, Can Cui, Chongjian Wang, Hong Xu, Yunfei Guo, Xinyu Zhao

“…Cognitive function was evaluated using a comprehensive battery comprising three standardized assessments: the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) to measure processing speed, the Animal Fluency Test (AFT) to assess executive function, and a Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease (CERAD) subtest to evaluate memory performance. …”
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Investigating the association of the plasma lipidomic profile with cognitive performance and genetic risk in the PsyCourse study by Mojtaba Oraki Kohshour, Sergi Papiol, Anna Tkachev, Elena Stekolshchikova, Kristina Adorjan, Monika Budde, Urs Heilbronner, Maria Heilbronner, Janos L. Kalman, Daniela Reich-Erkelenz, Sabrina K. Schaupp, Fanny Senner, Thomas Vogl, Jens Wiltfang, Eva Z. Reininghaus, Georg Juckel, Udo Dannlowski, Andreas J. Fallgatter, Carsten Spitzer, Max Schmauß, Martin von Hagen, Peter Falkai, Philipp Khaitovich, Thomas G. Schulze, Eva C. Schulte

“…Likewise, the association of polygenic risk scores (PRS) for SCZ, BD, executive function (EF), and educational attainment (EA) with lipid plasma levels were also investigated. …”
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Analysis of brain dynamics changes in patients with cerebral small vessel disease-related cognitive impairment based on electroencephalogram microstates by Xin Jin, Yanru Zhou, Diwen Zhang, Xiu Chen, Jianghai Ruan, Dengfu Fang

“…Neuropsychological assessments indicated that the CSVD group scored significantly lower than the HC group in general cognitive level, memory, visuospatial ability, executive function, and language function (p < 0.05). 2. …”
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The association between the MIND diet and cognitive health in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review by Jenny Hiu Wai Tse, Queenie Pui Sze Law, Jenny Tsun Yee Tsang, Lorna Kwai Ping Suen, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Rick Yiu Cho Kwan

“…Discussion: This systematic review reveals the significant promise of the MIND diet in enhancing cognitive health, specifically in global cognition, memory, and executive function. While observational studies strongly advocate for its inclusion in clinical guidelines to prevent and manage Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia, results from RCTs are mixed, suggesting further investigation is needed. …”
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Resting-state connectivity and task-based cortical response in post-stroke executive dysfunction: A fNIRS study by Kayee Chong, Songmei Chen, Xixi Chen, Xiaolin Zhang, Deng Liu, Zhiqing Zhou, Xiaowen Wang, Jingjing Zhang, Chunlei Shan

“…Objective: This study attempted to investigate the frontoparietal cortical reorganization associated with executive function (EF) in post-stroke executive dysfunction (PSED) patients, focusing on resting-state, Stroop and 1-back task-based functional connectivity (FC) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). …”
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Associations between arterial stiffening and brain structure, perfusion, and cognition in the Whitehall II Imaging Sub-study: A retrospective cohort study. by Sana Suri, Scott T Chiesa, Enikő Zsoldos, Clare E Mackay, Nicola Filippini, Ludovica Griffanti, Abda Mahmood, Archana Singh-Manoux, Martin J Shipley, Eric J Brunner, Mika Kivimäki, John E Deanfield, Klaus P Ebmeier

“…Cognitive outcomes were performance on verbal memory, semantic fluency, working memory, and executive function tests. Of 542 participants, 444 (81.9%) were men. …”
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Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Patients with Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment by Zheyi YU, Weiming ZHANG

“…ELISA method was used to observe the changes of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), interleukin-6(IL-6) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in the two groups after treatment.Results:There were no significant differences in the scores of MoCA, including orientation (ORT), visual space and executive function (EF), naming (NAM), memory (MEM), attention (ATT), language (LANG) and abstract ability (ABS) before treatment between the two groups (<italic>P</italic>&gt; 0.05). …”
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Prospective Neuropsychological and Plasma Biomarker Changes in Treatment-Naïve People Living with HIV After Antiretroviral Treatment Initiation by Charalampos D. Moschopoulos, Evangelia Stanitsa, Konstantinos Protopapas, Akrivi Vatsi, Irene Galani, Henrik Zetterberg, Ion Beratis, Paraskevi C. Fragkou, Sotirios Tsiodras, Dimitra Kavatha, Antonios Papadopoulos, Sokratis G. Papageorgiou, Anastasia Antoniadou

“…Over 18 months, neurocognitive function improved, particularly in speed of information processing, executive function, and visuospatial ability, while verbal fluency, fine motor dexterity, and attention/working memory remained unchanged. …”
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The effect of lifestyle on late-life cognitive change under different socioeconomic status. by Pei-Hsuan Weng, Jen-Hau Chen, Jeng-Min Chiou, Yu-Kang Tu, Ta-Fu Chen, Ming-Jang Chiu, Sung-Chun Tang, Shin-Joe Yeh, Yen-Ching Chen

“…Neuropsychological tests, including tests of global cognition, logical memory, executive function, verbal fluency and attention, were administered at baseline (N = 603) and 2 years later (N = 509). …”
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Cognitive performance in young adults who endorse a cannabis use disorder by Gabrielle Abbott, Lisa Greenwood, Jessica G. Bartschi, Suraya Dunsford, Isabella Goodwin, Anastasia Paloubis, Marianna Quinones Valera, Eugene McTavish, Antonio Verdejo-Garcia, Janna Cousijn, Gary C.K. Chan, Nadia Solowij, Valentina Lorenzetti

“…Objective/Methods: This study examined distinct domains of cognition (i.e., executive function, working memory, episodic memory, verbal reasoning, attention, IQ) in 115 participants aged 18.5 to 32.5 years. …”
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Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring (PATS): protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effect of adenotonsillectomy in treating mild obstructive sleep-di... by Rui Wang, Jessie P. Bakker, Ronald D. Chervin, Susan L. Garetz, Fauziya Hassan, Stacey L. Ishman, Ron B. Mitchell, Michael G. Morrical, Syed K. Naqvi, Jerilynn Radcliffe, Emily I. Riggan, Carol L. Rosen, Kristie Ross, Michael Rueschman, Ignacio E. Tapia, H. Gerry Taylor, David A. Zopf

“…The study’s coprimary endpoints are (1) change from baseline in executive behaviour relating to self-regulation and organisation skills as measured by the Behavioural Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Global Composite Score (GEC); and (2) change from baseline in vigilance as measured on the Go-No-Go (GNG) signal detection parameter (d-prime). …”
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A pilot randomized controlled double-blind trial of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to improve memory in mild cognit... by Maria I. Lapid, Sandeep R. Pagali, Michael R. Basso, Paul E. Croarkin, Jennifer R. Geske, John Huston, Karimul Islam, Boney Joseph, Walter W. Kennebeck, Daehun Kang, Simon Kung, Allison M. LeMahieu, Brian N. Lundstrom, Ronald C. Petersen, Mikaela M. Sarran, Yunhong Shu, Ilya M. Swanson, Erik K. St. Louis, Melissa K. Wang, Yogatheesan Varatharajah, Neeraj Wagh, Kirk M. Welker, Gregory A. Worrell, Bradley F. Boeve

“…Objectives Our study will test the feasibility of using intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) technique of rTMS in MCI, pilot test the study design, and collect pilot data on the effect of iTBS over three different brain regions on working memory, new learning, and executive function in MCI. Exploratory objectives are to assess the feasibility and usefulness of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), high-density electroencephalography (HD-EEG), and sleep architecture as potential biomarkers in response to iTBS. …”
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Effects of virtual reality-based interventions on cognitive function, emotional state, and quality of life in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis by Xiaohan Li, Yuting Zhang, Lifeng Tang, Lifeng Tang, Lin Ye, Min Tang

“…However, no significant effects were found for executive function, memory, verbal fluency, visual abilities, emotional status, or dynamic balance (p &gt; 0.05). …”
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Acupuncture Modulates Spatiotemporal Neuronal Dynamics in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Protocol for Simultaneous EEG-fMRI Study by Li YQ, Chen ZW, He H, Liu YW, Ye F, Yang ZQ, Li DH, Bao QN, Zhang XY, Zhong WQ, Wu KX, Yao J, Xu P, Yang SQ, Wang ZW, Yin ZH, Liang FR

“…Secondary outcomes will include improvements in specific cognitive domains such as memory, executive function, language, and attention. Simultaneous EEG-fMRI combined with correlation analysis, regression analysis, and joint independent component analysis (jICA) will elucidate the spatiotemporal central modulatory mechanisms of acupuncture in MCI patients.Discussion: This study may reveal that real acupuncture can treat cognitive impairment by modulating the brain’s spatiotemporal neuronal specificity activity. …”
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Physical activity may mitigate sleep‐related cognitive deficits in older adults: Findings from the IGNITE study by Kelsey R. Sewell, Audrey M. Collins, Lauren E. Oberlin, Miranda G. Chappel‐Farley, Haiqing Huang, George Grove, John M. Jakicic, Arthur F. Kramer, Edward McAuley, Jeffrey M. Burns, Charles H. Hillman, Eric D. Vidoni, Anna L. Marsland, Chaeryon Kang, Lu Wan, Kristine A. Wilckens, Kirk I. Erickson

“…RESULTS Moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) accumulated in at least 10‐min bouts moderated the association between self‐reported sleep efficiency and episodic memory, processing speed, executive function (EF)/attentional control, and working memory (β[range] = −0.10 to −0.17, all p < 0.05). …”
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Transcranial low-level laser stimulation in the near-infrared-II region (1064 nm) for brain safety in healthy humans by Zhilin Li, Yongheng Zhao, Yiqing Hu, Yang Li, Keyao Zhang, Zhibing Gao, Lirou Tan, Hai Jia, Jing Cong, Hanli Liu, Xiaoli Li, Aihua Cao, Zaixu Cui, Chenguang Zhao

“…Methods: We employed a multimodal approach, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalogram (EEG), biochemical analyses, and cognitive testing to quantitatively assess the potential adverse effects of tPBM on brain structure or function, neurons, glial cells, and executive function (EF). Additionally, a detailed questionnaire was used to evaluate subjective tolerance. …”
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Odor induced functional connectivity alteration of POC-anterior frontal cortex-medial temporal cortex in patients with mild cognitive impairment by Weiping Li, Jianan Zhou, Shuying Li, Min Wu, Yajing Zhu, Qian Chen, Futao Chen, Xuefeng Ma, Xin Zhang, Zhengge Wang, Jiaming Lu, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang

“…Differences in FC within olfactory circuits were analyzed using the generalized psychophysiological interaction (gPPI) method.ResultsMild cognitive impairment patients showed significant cognitive deficits, including lower scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), alongside impairments in episodic memory, visuospatial memory, executive function, language, attention, olfactory threshold, and total olfactory function. …”
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Executive dysfunction screening and intelectual coefficient measurement in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Tamizaje de la disfunción ejecutiva y medición del... by Elizabeth Zambrano-Sánchez, José A Martínez-Cortés, Yolanda del Rió-Carlos, Maria del Consuelo Martínez-Wbaldo, Adrián Poblano

“…OBJECTIVE: To perform a complete Intelligence quotient (IQ) measurement (verbal, performance, and total) and subsequently, to compare executive function (EF) measurements in subgroups of children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a control group. …”
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Transcriptional patterns of brain structural abnormalities in CSVD-related cognitive impairment by Haixia Mao, Min Xu, Hui Wang, Hui Wang, Yuankun Liu, Feng Wang, Feng Wang, Qianqian Gao, Songyun Zhao, Lin Ma, Xiaoyun Hu, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Guangjun Xi, Guangjun Xi, Xiangming Fang, Yachen Shi, Yachen Shi

“…These brain structural alterations were closely related to memory and executive function deficits in CSVD-related cognitive impairment. …”
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