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Insulin resistance and hippocampal volume in women at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Nov 2011
Rasgon Natalie L, Kenna Heather A, Wroolie Tonita E, Kelley Ryan, Silverman Daniel, Brooks John, Williams Katherine E, Powers Bevin N, Hallmayer Joachim, Reiss Allan
Abstract excerpt
Insulin resistance (IR) is the main pathological condition underlying vascular disorders, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which are well established risk factors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer disease (AD). Hippocampal atrophy has been associated with cognitive decline, but litt...
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