Phosphorylation of Spastin Promotes the Surface Delivery and Synaptic Function of AMPA Receptors
Synaptic plasticity is essential for cognitive functions such as learning and memory. One of the mechanisms involved in synaptic plasticity is the dynamic delivery of AMPA receptors (AMPARs) in and out of synapses.
Li Chen +8 more
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What can developmental disorders tell us about the neurocomputational constraints that shape development? the case of Williams syndrome [PDF]
The uneven cognitive phenotype in the adult outcome of Williams syndrome has led some researchers to make strong claims about the modularity of the brain and the purported genetically determined, innate specification of cognitive modules.
Karmiloff-Smith, Annette +1 more
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Chlorogenic acid (CGA), an important metabolite in natural plant medicines such as honeysuckle and eucommia, has been shown to have potent antinociceptive effects. Nevertheless, the mechanism by which CGA relieves chronic pain remains unclear.
Wei Zhu +5 more
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Value and efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation in the rehabilitation of neurocognitive disorders: A critical review since 2000. [PDF]
open3siNon-invasive brain stimulation techniques, including transcranial direct current stimulation (t-DCS) have been used in the rehabilitation of cognitive function in a spectrum of neurological disorders.
Davide Cappon +2 more
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fMRI biomarkers of social cognitive skills training in psychosis: Extrinsic and intrinsic functional connectivity. [PDF]
Social cognitive skills training interventions for psychotic disorders have shown improvement in social cognitive performance tasks, but little was known about brain-based biomarkers linked to treatment effects.
Green, Michael F +3 more
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Experiential avoidance as a mechanism of change across cognitive-behavioral therapy in a sample of participants with heterogeneous anxiety disorders [PDF]
Despite the substantial evidence that supports the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, our understanding of mechanisms of change throughout treatment remains limited.
Barlow, David H. +6 more
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Neurological, psychological, and cognitive disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease on conservative and replacement therapy [PDF]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly prevalent condition in the world. Neurological, psychological, and cognitive disorders, related to CKD, could contribute to the morbidity, mortality, and poor quality of life of these patients.
Aceto, Paola +15 more
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AbstractThe term vascular cognitive disorder (VCD) refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders in which the primary feature is cognitive impairment attributable to cerebrovascular disease (CVD). This includes not only vascular dementia (VaD) but also cognitive impairment of insufficient severity to meet diagnostic criteria for dementia.
Paradise, Matt, Sachdev, PS
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Cognitive conversion disorder (functional cognitive disorder) – what’s new? [PDF]
IntroductionSome patients present with significant subjective cognitive symptoms, sometimes interfering with day-to-day live, that are not compatible with any recognizable psychiatric, neurodegenerative or systemic condition. Recent studies have proposed that these patients can be diagnosed with Conversion Disorder (Subtype Cognitive), also known as ...
J. Morais, S. Fonseca
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It is not easy to differentiate patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from subjective memory complainers (SMC). Assessments with screening cognitive tools are essential, particularly in primary care where most patients are seen.
Fábio Henrique de Gobbi Porto +6 more
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