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Mixed brain pathologies account for most dementia cases in community-dwelling older persons

Neurology · 2007 · Vol. 69(24) · pp. 2197–2204
Julie A. SchneiderZoe ArvanitakisWoojeong BangDavid A. Bennett

Abstract

The majority of community-dwelling older persons have brain pathology. Those with dementia most often have multiple brain pathologies, which greatly increases the odds of dementia.

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchAlzheimer's disease research and treatmentsIntracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ResearchDementiaNeuropathologyMedical diagnosisMedicineCohortVascular dementiaAlzheimer's diseaseDiseaseInternal medicinePediatrics

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Aged, 80 and overBrainDementiaFemaleHumansLong-Term CareLongitudinal StudiesMaleCohort StudiesHousing for the Elderly
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