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Emily Rogalski1, Sandra Weintraub, M-Marsel Mesulam.
Abstract
The determinants of selective vulnerability in neurodegenerative diseases remain elusive. The asymmetric loss of neurons in primary progressive aphasia offers a unique setting for addressing this question. Although no factor can yet account for the selective vulnerability of the left hemisphere language network to degenerative diseases, a few themes are emerging as potential targets of further investigation.Entities:
Keywords: ApoE; Dementia; Dyslexia; Learning disabilities; Risk factors; Vasectomy
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23489582 PMCID: PMC3740011 DOI: 10.1016/j.bandl.2013.02.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Brain Lang ISSN: 0093-934X Impact factor: 2.381