Cognitive Science

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IGF1R deficiency in vascular smooth muscle cells impairs myogenic autoregulation and cognition in mice

IntroductionCerebrovascular pathologies contribute to cognitive decline during aging, leading to vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID). Levels of circulating insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a vasoprotective hormone, decrease during aging. Decreased circulating IGF-1 in animal models leads to the development of VCID-like symptoms, but the cellular mechanisms underlying IGF-1-deficiency associated pathologies in the aged cerebrovasculature […]

Published on February 15, 2024

High-frequency multimodal training with a focus on Tai Chi in people with Parkinson’s disease: a pilot study

Background and objectivesCognitive decline is an important and common complication in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) since it significantly reduces the quality of life. A breakthrough in treating and preventing cognitive decline in PD remains to be achieved. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of high-frequency and intensive multimodal training in improving motor and […]

Published on February 15, 2024

Diffusion kurtosis imaging of brain white matter alteration in patients with coronary artery disease based on the TBSS method

ObjectThe aim of our study was to examine the alterations in microstructure in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and cognitive impairment (CI) using diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI). Additionally, we aimed to investigate the potential correlation between DKI parameters and cognitive function.Materials and methodsA total of 28 CAD patients and 30 healthy controls (HC) were […]

Published on February 15, 2024