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Showing 1 to 20 of 223 for “"cognitive functions"”.
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Cognitive Functions in Young Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
… that have been theorized to negatively impact cognitive functions. However, most of the research has focused on threat-related or emotionally-charged stimuli, and a surprisingly small number of investigations examined ‘cold’ cognitive functions using classic neuropsychological tests. Such …
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How Varying Levels of Acute Exercise Influence Cognitive Functions
Previous studies have demonstrated cognitive benefits associated with memory following acute bouts of aerobic exercise. Associated with its effects on memory, aerobic exercise has been shown to inhibit the progression of cognitive deterioration associated with aging as well as increase the …
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Assessing Cognitive Functions In Arabic And English Speaking Populations
The aims of this thesis are to assess cognitive functions in adult Arabic populations for clinical purposes, and to examine resulting cultural differences between Arabic and English speaking populations. In the first study, we translated, culturally adapted and validated an existing cognitive …
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Genetic effects on the temporal organization of connectome dynamics and associated cognitive functions
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2024-09-16 without embargo terms
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Genetic effects on the temporal organization of connectome dynamics and associated cognitive functions
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2024-09-16 without embargo terms
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Unique and shared roles of the prefrontal and posterior parietal cortex in cognitive functions
The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the posterior parietal cortex are parts of the cortical network involved in attention, working-memory and executive function. The two areas share a number of similarities, although functional differences between the two have also been identified. A widely …
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Effects of Second-Generation Antidepressants on Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
… Studies were sorted according to type of neurocognitive test used and a minimum of 3 studies per test per study design type was required in order to conduct further systematic review and meta-analysis. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed by Cochrane risk of bias …
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Dissection of Neurons and Circuits Involved in Regulating Innate Behaviors, Movement and Higher Cognitive Functions in Mice
… circuits is also necessary to recognize their malfunctions, and to develop strategies to correct them. In many cases, however, alterations in the activity of brainwide circuits can be traced back to specific neuronal populations, and acting selectively upon these cells can restore the normal …
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Developing Children's Cognitive Functions and Increasing Learning Effectiveness: An Intervention Using the Bright Start Cognitive Curriculum for Young Children
… This research study examines the effects of a cognitive programme, the Bright Start Cognitive Curriculum for young children, on kindergarten children's cognitive functions and their learning effectiveness. The study adopted an experimental, pretest posttest design with an experimental group of …
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Development of Computerized Multicomponent Cognitive Stimulation for Improving Cognitive Functions in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Multimodal Investigation Using Neuropsychological and EEG/ERP Assessment
… effectiveness of a Computerized Multicomponent Cognitive Stimulation (CMCS) program, adapted from Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), in improving cognitive functions, emotions, and quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Ninety-three participants (mean age = 67.68 …
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Longitudinal assessment of the impact of preterm birth on cognitive functions and identification of novel methods for stratification of children at risk of long-term impairment
During the last few decades advances in perinatal care have led to significant improvements in the survival of preterm infants. However, survivors of preterm birth are at increased risk of brain maldevelopment, and subsequent neurodevelopmental deficits compared to their term-born peers. Given that …
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THE ROLE OF HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS IN AMELIORATING COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS: FROM THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT TO EVIDENCE-BASED AND PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGIC APPROACHES FOR SUPPORTING THE CLINICAL PRACTICE
… and chronic inflammation, all contributing to cognitive decline. Schizophrenia and depression, which often co-occur with type 2 diabetes mellitus, show a bidirectional relationship with diabetes, involving both brain and systemic responses. Antidiabetic drugs such as metformin and drug …
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Efekt konzumace jednoduchých cukrů na kognitivní funkce potkaních samic
… thesis: Effect of simple sugar consumption on cognitive functions in female rats The consumption of simple sugars, especially fructose, increased in the past few decades. Excessive sugar intake has been associated with the development of insulin resistance, hypertriglyceridemia and oxidative …
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Cognitive function and social cognition in young first-episode psychosis patients
… Test (FEIT)) explained by different cognitive functions for the clinical group. Studies have examined the relationship between cognitive function and social cognition in schizophrenic patients, but relatively few studies have examined this relation in young first-episode psychosis …
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Investigative links between cognitive function and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in elementary physical education
… moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on four cognitive functions: planning, attention, simultaneous processing, and successive processing. Three classes (59 students) were each tested twice using a balanced design (intervention, balance, and control groups). It was found that the intervention …
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Gamma oscillatory activity in autism spectrum disorder during a face cueing task
… frequency band is thought to be involved in cognitive functions such as joint attention. The current study investigated differences in gamma power between neurotypicals and ASD as measured by magnetoencephalography (MEG) while performing a gaze cueing task simulating joint attention. Results …
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DOES LIFETIME ENGAGEMENT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AFFECT EXECUTIVE COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN OLDER ADULTS?
Introduction: Executive cognitive functions are known to decline with advancing age. However, Kramer and colleagues (1999) showed with a modest walking protocol (~45min/day, 3 times/wk; for 6 mo.), executive cognitive functions improved in inactive older adults. Select habitually active adults …
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Vliv úpolových aktivit na hladinu irisinu a BDNF v krvi u seniorů nad 65 let
… has the potential to positively influence the cognitive functions of older adults through the secretion of neuroprotective exerkines, such as irisin and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). This study focuses on analyzing the effects of martial arts on the levels of these substances, …
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Relationship of emotions, cognitive and social functions of people with epilepsy and their demographic and clinical characteristics /
This doctoral dissertation aimed to evaluate cognitive functions, social cognition and emotional state of people with epilepsy in the context of demographical, clinical and other variables. A cross-sectional trial including one-hundred eleven participants of whom 81 had epilepsy was conducted. Each …
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