Article
Behavioral changes associated with different apolipoprotein E genotypes in dementia.
Alzheimer disease and associated disorders - 1 Jan 1997
Cacabelos R, Rodríguez B, Carrera C, Beyer K, Lao J I, Sellers M A
Abstract excerpt
Behavioral dysfunction is a problem in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), and is apparent in up to 67% of individuals. Such changes are a primary cause of individual institutionalization and often lead to their functional disability. As AD progresses, the worsening of behavioral dysfunction be...
Topics
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Alzheimer Disease
- Apolipoproteins E
- Behavioral Symptoms
- Chromosome Mapping
- Dementia
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neuropsychological Tests