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The relationship between memory complaints, perceived quality of life and mental health in apolipoprotein Eepsilon4 carriers and non-carriers.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2009
Sohrabi Hamid R, Bates Kristyn A, Rodrigues Mark, Taddei Kevin, Martins Georgia, Laws Simon M, Lautenschlager Nicola T, Dhaliwal Satvinder S, Foster Jonathan K, Martins Ralph N
Abstract excerpt
Apolipoprotein E epsilon4 (APOE-epsilon4) is a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. In this study, we addressed the question of whether possession of the APOE-epsilon4 allele results in adverse effects on perceived health-related quality of life (HRQL) and on symptoms of depression and anxiety in people with subjective memory complaints (SMC). 138 healthy, community-dwelling elderly volunteers, aged...
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