Depression in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment Increases the Risk of Developing Dementia of Alzheimer Type
Archives of NeurologyPublished 1 August 2004
Pedro J. Modrego, Jaime Ferrández
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It is concluded that patients with mild cognitive impairment and depression are at more than twice the risk of developing dementia of Alzheimer type as those without depression.
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We conclude that patients with mild cognitive impairment and depression are at more than twice the risk of developing dementia of Alzheimer type as those without depression. Patients with a poor response to antidepressants are at an especially increased risk of developing dementia.
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