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Cognitive correlates in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a population-based study in Italy.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Feb 2015
Montuschi Anna, Iazzolino Barbara, Calvo Andrea, Moglia Cristina, Lopiano Leonardo, Restagno Gabriella, Brunetti Maura, Ossola Irene, Lo Presti Anna, Cammarosano Stefania, Canosa Antonio, Chiò Adriano
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BACKGROUND: There is less data available regarding the characteristics of cognitive impairment in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in a population-based series. METHODOLOGY: Patients with ALS incident in Piemonte, Italy, between 2009 and 2011 underwent an extensive neuropsychological battery. Cognitive status was classified as follows: normal cognition, frontotemporal dementia (ALS-FTD),...
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