Article
Slower speed-of-processing of cognitive tasks is associated with presence of the apolipoprotein epsilon4 allele.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Feb 2008
O'Hara Ruth, Sommer Barbara, Way Nate, Kraemer Helena C, Taylor Joy, Murphy Greer
Abstract excerpt
Detection of preclinical cognitive deficits is important for identifying those at greatest risk for such disorders as Alzheimer's disease. However, available neuropsychological measures may not be sufficiently sensitive to preclinical cognitive impairment, particularly in high functioning or younger older adults. This study utilizes a battery of computerized cognitive tests (Cognometer) designed to provide a more...
Topics
- Aged
- Aging
- Alleles
- Alzheimer Disease
- Apolipoprotein E4
- Cognition Disorders
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Mass Screening
- Memory Disorders
- Memory, Short-Term
- Neuropsychological Tests
- Prevalence
