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Apolipoprotein E genotypes and neuropsychiatric symptoms and syndromes in late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Ageing research reviews - 1 Jan 2012
Panza Francesco, Frisardi Vincenza, Seripa Davide, D'Onofrio Grazia, Santamato Andrea, Masullo Carlo, Logroscino Giancarlo, Solfrizzi Vincenzo, Pilotto Alberto
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia, previously denominated as behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, are often more distressing, impairing, and costly than cognitive symptoms, representing a major health burden for older adults. These symptoms are common features of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and are one of the major risk factors for institutionalization. There is a high prevalence of...
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