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Tooth loss, apolipoprotein E, and decline in delayed word recall.
Journal of dental research - 1 May 2010
Stein P S, Kryscio R J, Desrosiers M, Donegan S J, Gibbs M B
Abstract excerpt
Our previous research suggests an association between a low number of teeth and increased risk of dementia. The aim of the present study was to determine if a low number of teeth is specifically related to memory decline as evidenced by low Delayed Word Recall scores. In addition, we examined the combined effect of a low number of teeth and the apolipoprotein E epsilon4 allele on Delayed Word Recall scores. We...
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