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Primary age-related tauopathy in a Finnish population-based study of the oldest old (Vantaa 85+).
Neuropathology and applied neurobiology - 1 Apr 2022
Savola Sara, Kaivola Karri, Raunio Anna, Kero Mia, Mäkelä Mira, Pärn Kalle, Palta Priit, Tanskanen Maarit, Tuimala Jarno, Polvikoski Tuomo, Tienari Pentti J, Paetau Anders, Myllykangas Liisa
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AIMS: Few studies have investigated primary age-related tauopathy (PART) in a population-based setting. Here, we assessed its prevalence, genetic background, comorbidities and features of cognitive decline in an unselected elderly population. METHODS: The population-based Vantaa 85+ study includes all 601 inhabitants of Vantaa aged ≥ 85 years in 1991. Neuropathological assessment was possible in 301. Dementia...
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