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Alzheimer's Disease-Related Polymorphisms in Shunt-Responsive Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2017
Huovinen Joel, Helisalmi Seppo, Paananen Jussi, Laiterä Tiina, Kojoukhova Maria, Sutela Anna, Vanninen Ritva, Laitinen Marjo, Rauramaa Tuomas, Koivisto Anne M, Remes Anne M, Soininen Hilkka, Kurki Mitja, Haapasalo Annakaisa, Jääskeläinen Juha E, Hiltunen Mikko, Leinonen Ville
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a late onset, surgically treated progressive brain disease caused by impaired cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and subsequent ventriculomegaly. Comorbid Alzheimer's disease (AD) seems to be frequent in iNPH. OBJECTIVE: We aim to evaluate the role of AD-related polymorphisms in iNPH. METHODS: Overall 188 shunt-operated iNPH patients and 688 controls...
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