Metabolism: A Novel Shared Link between Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer’s Disease by Yanan Sun, Cao Ma, Hui Sun, Huan Wang, Wei Peng, Zibo Zhou, Hongwei Wang, Chenchen Pi, Yingai Shi, Xu He

“…Multiple studies have identified an increased risk for AD in some diabetic populations, but it is still unclear which diabetic patients will develop dementia and which biological characteristics can predict cognitive decline. Although few mechanistic metabolic studies have shown clear pathophysiological links between DM and AD, there are several plausible ways this may occur. …”
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Knockdown of PDPN in astrocytes reduces hippocampal inflammation in T2DM mice by Xiaohang Wang, Xiaohang Wang, Xiaohang Wang, Qianqian Wang, Zhensheng Cai, Chengming Ni, Huan Wang, Hui Liu, Yusong Zhao, Jinbang Wang, Subo Liu, Xueying Wang

“…We showed that the fluorescence intensities of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and TGF-β1 in hippocampus were decreased after the Pdpn knocking down in astrocytes of T2DM mice.ConclusionIn summary, this study demonstrates that Pdpn exerts a novel player in T2DM-induced neuroinflammation and cognitive decline. Knocking down Pdpn in astrocytes shows a protective effect in hippocampal inflammation and VaD.…”
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Sex differences in cognition, anxiety-phenotype and therapeutic effect of metformin in the aged apoE-TR mice by Yingbin Lin, Xinqun Luo, Fangyu Wang, Huange Cai, Yuanxiang Lin, Dezhi Kang, Wenhua Fang

“…Results Male aged apoE4-TR mice are more vulnerable to cognitive decline than females. Metformin improves the spatial memory of female, but not male apoE3-TR mice and female apoE4-TR mice while aggravating the cognitive impairment of male apoE4-TR mice. …”
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Correlation of muscle strength, information processing speed and cognitive function in the elderly with cognitive impairment——evidence from EEG by Xin Xin, Qing Liu, Shuqi Jia, Shufan Li, Peng Wang, Xingze Wang, Xing Wang

“…The EEG-specific indicators (B = 0.019, 95% CI: 0.003, 0.047) and information processing speed (B = 0.137, 95% CI: 0.096, 0.292) were found to partially mediate the relationship between grip strength and MoCA scores, with information processing speed exerting a stronger mediating effect.ConclusionSpecific patterns were observed in the EEG of elderly individuals with cognitive impairments, which could objectively assess the risk of cognitive decline in this population. Muscle strength, information processing speed, and EEG-specific biomarkers were closely associated with cognitive function in elderly individuals. …”
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Diet restriction and exercise alleviate cognitive reduction of high fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mice by rescuing inflammation-mediated compromised insulin signaling pathway throug... by Hu Zhang, Ye Zhang, Jiling Liang, Jiahang Li, Miao He, Xin Liu, Jielun Huang, Minghui Wang, Jingjing Fan, Ning Chen

“…However, further exploration is needed to understand the specific mechanisms of high fat diet (HFD)-induced cognitive decline in obesity. In the present study, 4-month-old mice were subjected to HFD feeding for 18 weeks, followed by aerobic exercise and high-intensity intermittent exercise, regular diet feeding, and intermittent fasting for 8 weeks, and then used to evaluate cognitive capacity, inflammation, compromised insulin signaling pathway, and apoptosis in hippocampal tissue, as well as AMPK/SIRT1 and TLR4 signal pathways. …”
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Clinical Utility of an Alzheimer’s Disease Blood Test Among Cognitively Impaired Patients: Results from the Quality Improvement PrecivityAD2 (QUIP II) Clinician Survey Study by Mark Monane, Demetrius M. Maraganore, Robert M. Carlile, Kim G. Johnson, David A. Merrill, Darren R. Gitelman, Kenneth S. Sharlin, Lawren A. VandeVrede, Kristi K. George, Jimin Wang, Tim West, Leslie Jacobs, Philip B. Verghese, Joel B. Braunstein

“…<b>Methods</b>: The Quality Improvement PrecivityAD2 (QUIP II) Clinician Survey (NCT06025877) study evaluated the clinical utility of the PrecivityAD2™ blood test in a prospective, single cohort of 203 patients presenting with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other causes of cognitive decline across 12 memory specialists. The PrecivityAD2 blood test (C2N Diagnostics, St. …”
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Age-related differences in long-term potentiation-like plasticity and short-latency afferent inhibition and their association with cognitive function by Tong Wang, Ying Shen, Tianjiao Zhang, Chuan He, Qian Lu, Jie Song, Manyu Dong, Yilun Qian, Sisi Huang, Jing Teng

“…Thus, the cholinergic system may play a vital role in preventing cognitive decline during normal ageing. In younger individuals, LTP-like plasticity might represent a potential neurophysiological marker for language function.…”
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Profile of non-invasive physical health indicators associated with cognitive performance in Chinese older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study by Xiyu Wei, Chao Li, Dongyu Liu, Jieyi Chen, Yumeng Ju, Jin Liu, Bangshan Liu, Yan Zhang

“…However, evidence is lacking in determining the appropriate physical health indicators for early screening of cognitive decline in each domain. Therefore, the current study aimed to establish a comprehensive physical health indicators profile in association with cognitive performance. …”
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The role of inflammatory system genes in individual differences in nonverbal intelligence by R. F. Enikeeva, A. V. Kazantseva, Yu. D. Davydova, R. N. Mustafin, Z. R. Takhirova, S. B. Malykh, Y. V. Kovas, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…Within the framework of the present study, we conducted the association analysis of six SNPs in the genes that encode proteins involved in inf lammatory response regulation in the central nervous system (CRP rs3093077, IL1А rs1800587, IL1B rs16944, TNF/ LTA rs1041981, rs1800629, and P2RX7 rs2230912), with nonverbal intelligence in mentally healthy young adults aged 18– 25 years without cognitive decline with inclusion of sex, ethnicity and the presence of the “risky” APOE ε4 allele as covariates. …”
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Effectiveness of a home-based computerized cognitive training in Parkinson's disease: a pilot randomized cross-over study by Serena Tagliente, Brigida Minafra, Simona Aresta, Simona Aresta, Paola Santacesaria, Andrea Buccoliero, Cinzia Palmirotta, Gianvito Lagravinese, Davide Mongelli, Christian Gelao, Luigi Macchitella, Stefania Pazzi, Domenico Scrutinio, Paola Baiardi, Petronilla Battista

“…Significant differences were also observed when comparing the HB-CCT with Standard Care, with improved performance in TMT-A (p = 0.02), Phonemic Fluency (p &lt; 0.01), and Digit Span Forward (p &lt; 0.01).DiscussionThese findings suggest that HB-CCT via Neurotablet can effectively enhance specific cognitive abilities in PD, supporting the role of digital, home-based interventions as feasible strategies to mitigate cognitive decline.…”
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Study on the Therapeutic Effects of Bisdemethoxycurcumin on a Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy Mouse Model Established via Chronic Treatment With Five Vascular Risk Factors by Shudong Lin, Guanghua Zhu, Juan Xie, Xuanwei Wen, Limin Deng, Sijing Li, Guozhi Liu, Feiyan Wang, Shuangxi Chen, Zijian Xiao

“…ABSTRACT Background and Purpose Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is recognized as a major contributor to progressive cognitive decline and cerebral hemorrhages in the elderly population. …”
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Enriched environment rescues bisphenol A induced anxiety-like behavior and cognitive impairment by modulating synaptic plasticity by Jiong Li, Guangyin Yu, Laijian Wang, Wenjun Zhang, Wenya Ke, Yifei Li, Danlei Liu, Keman Xie, Yuanyuan Xu, Caihui Cha, Guoqing Guo, Jifeng Zhang

“…The findings of this study provide proof that EE has a neuroprotective effect in reducing anxiety-related behavior and cognitive decline caused by BPA.…”
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START—the Swiss tele-assisted rehabilitation and training program to support transition from inpatient to outpatient care in the subacute phase after a stroke: feasibility, safety... by Szabina Gäumann, Carina Ziller, Carina Ziller, Nele Paulissen, Nele Paulissen, Frank Behrendt, Frank Behrendt, Zorica Suica, Zorica Suica, Björn Crüts, Luana Gammerschlag, Katrin Parmar, Katrin Parmar, Hans Ulrich Gerth, Hans Ulrich Gerth, Leo H. Bonati, Leo H. Bonati, Leo H. Bonati, Corina Schuster-Amft, Corina Schuster-Amft, Corina Schuster-Amft

“…IntroductionEffective rehabilitation is essential to prevent physical and cognitive decline, but many stroke patients face challenges to maintain rehabilitation efforts after hospital discharge. …”
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Altered regional brain activity and functional connectivity in relation to blood lead levels by Yi Shi, Linfeng Yan, Yang Yang, Fenfen He, Wenhao Li, Jianbin Zhang, Fang Zhao, Diya Wang, Wen Wang, Zaihua Zhao, Xuefeng Shen

“…Abstract Background Lead is a prevalent heavy metal pollutant in the environment, and chronic lead exposure in occupational settings has been linked to cognitive decline. Our objective was to delineate lead-induced changes in brain functional activity through the assessment of regional homogeneity (ReHo), degree centrality (DC) and seed-based functional connectivity (FC) using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI). …”
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Hippocampal connectivity dynamics and volumetric alterations predict cognitive status in migraine: A resting-state fMRI study by Seyda Cankaya, Behcet Ayyildiz, Dila Sayman, Umutcan Duran, Dogukan Ucak, Ramazan Karaca, Sevilay Ayyildiz, Ece Ozdemir Oktem, Hatice Lakadamyalı, Ceyhun Sayman, Ahmet Ozsimsek, Ali Yalçınkaya, Lutfu Hanoglu, Halil Aziz Velioglu, Burak Yulug

“…The etiology of cognitive decline linked to migraine remains unclear, with a growing recurrence rate and potential increased dementia risk among sufferers. …”
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Enhancement of Executive Functions but Not Memory by Multidomain Group Cognitive Training in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter Randomiz... by Elke Kalbe, Ann-Kristin Folkerts, Anja Ophey, Carsten Eggers, Saskia Elben, Karina Dimenshteyn, Patricia Sulzer, Claudia Schulte, Nele Schmidt, Christian Schlenstedt, Daniela Berg, Karsten Witt, Lars Wojtecki, Inga Liepelt-Scarfone

“…Longitudinal studies are required to determine whether CT may also attenuate cognitive decline in the long term. This trial is registered with DRKS00010186.…”
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Anticholinergic burden and behavioral and psychological symptoms in older patients with cognitive impairment by Sabrina Pistorio, Gianluca Scotto di Tella, Vittoria Canzanella, Raffaella Merenda, Gianluigi Cuomo, Paola Iacotucci, Vincenzo Carnovale, Leonardo Bencivenga, Maria Vargas, Annalaura Manes, Mauro Cataldi, Giuseppe Rengo, Giuseppe Rengo, Michela Zanetti, Grazia Daniela Femminella, Grazia Daniela Femminella

“…Being on antipsychotics, antidepressants and antidiabetic drugs was associated with increased risk of higher anticholinergic burden.ConclusionIn conclusion, the anticholinergic burden might play a significant role as a risk factor for developing more severe BPSD in patients with cognitive decline, independently from their degree of cognitive impairment.…”
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Association between echocardiographic parameters of cardiac structure and function and mild cognitive impairment by Kai Zhang, Xiaoxia Liu, Siyu Huang, Xinrui Liu, Meiqi Zhao, Chao Xue, Shijun Xia, Jianzeng Dong, Yu Kong, Changsheng Ma

“…Conclusions General CVD patients with abnormal echocardiographic LV diastolic dysfunction and IVST were associated with cognitive decline, suggesting further cognitive assessment for MCI. …”
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Rethinking the residual approach: leveraging statistical learning to operationalize cognitive resilience in Alzheimer’s disease by Colin Birkenbihl, Madison Cuppels, Rory T. Boyle, Hannah M. Klinger, Oliver Langford, Gillian T. Coughlan, Michael J. Properzi, Jasmeer Chhatwal, Julie C. Price, Aaron P. Schultz, Dorene M. Rentz, Rebecca E. Amariglio, Keith A. Johnson, Rebecca F. Gottesman, Shubhabrata Mukherjee, Paul Maruff, Yen Ying Lim, Colin L. Masters, Alexa Beiser, Susan M. Resnick, Timothy M. Hughes, Samantha Burnham, Ilke Tunali, Susan Landau, Ann D. Cohen, Sterling C. Johnson, Tobey J. Betthauser, Sudha Seshadri, Samuel N. Lockhart, Sid E. O’Bryant, Prashanthi Vemuri, Reisa A. Sperling, Timothy J. Hohman, Michael C. Donohue, Rachel F. Buckley

“…Abstract Cognitive resilience (CR) describes the phenomenon of individuals evading cognitive decline despite prominent Alzheimer’s disease neuropathology. …”
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Prevalence and prognostic impact of cognitive frailty in elderly patients with heart failure: sub‐analysis of FRAGILE‐HF by Shuhei Yamamoto, Saeko Yamasaki, Satoko Higuchi, Kentaro Kamiya, Hiroshi Saito, Kazuya Saito, Yuki Ogasahara, Emi Maekawa, Masaaki Konishi, Takeshi Kitai, Kentaro Iwata, Kentaro Jujo, Hiroshi Wada, Takatoshi Kasai, Hirofumi Nagamatsu, Tetsuya Ozawa, Katsuya Izawa, Naoki Aizawa, Akihiro Makino, Kazuhiro Oka, Shin‐ichi Momomura, Nobuyuki Kagiyama, Yuya Matsue

“…Abstract Aims Although evidence suggests that cognitive decline and physical frailty in elderly patients with heart failure (HF) are associated with prognosis, the impact of concurrent physical frailty and cognitive impairment, that is, cognitive frailty, on prognosis has yet to be fully investigated. …”
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