"Executive Function" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A set of cognitive functions that controls complex, goal-directed thought and behavior. Executive function involves multiple domains, such as CONCEPT FORMATION, goal management, cognitive flexibility, INHIBITION control, and WORKING MEMORY. Impaired executive function is seen in a range of disorders, e.g., SCHIZOPHRENIA; and ADHD.
| Descriptor ID |
D056344
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.217
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| Concept/Terms |
Executive Function- Executive Function
- Executive Functions
- Function, Executive
- Functions, Executive
- Executive Control
- Executive Controls
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Executive Function" by people in Profiles.
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Regional leukoaraiosis and cognition in non-demented older adults. Brain Imaging Behav. 2019 Oct; 13(5):1246-1254.
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Metabolic risk in older adults is associated with impaired sustained attention. Neuropsychology. 2019 Oct; 33(7):947-955.
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Executive Network Activation is Linked to Walking Speed in Older Adults: Functional MRI and TCD Ultrasound Evidence From the MOBILIZE Boston Study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2017 Nov 09; 72(12):1669-1675.
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Effect of ageing on neurocognitive function by stage of HIV infection: evidence from the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study. Lancet HIV. 2017 09; 4(9):e411-e422.
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Cognitive Associates of Current and More Intensive Control of Hypertension: Findings From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. Am J Hypertens. 2017 Jun 01; 30(6):624-631.
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Blood Pressure and Hispanic/Latino Cognitive Function: Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Results. J Alzheimers Dis. 2017; 59(1):31-42.
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Cognitive and connectome properties detectable through individual differences in graphomotor organization. Neuropsychologia. 2016 05; 85:301-9.
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Sex and HIV serostatus differences in decision making under risk among substance-dependent individuals. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2016; 38(4):404-15.
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Visuoconstructional Impairment in Subtypes of Mild Cognitive Impairment. Appl Neuropsychol Adult. 2016; 23(1):43-52.
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Domain-specific impairment in cognitive control among remitted youth with a history of major depression. Early Interv Psychiatry. 2017 10; 11(5):383-392.