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Abstract
Neuropathological change found in nearly all individuals with Down's Syndrome over the age of 35 years closely resembles that of Alzheimer's disease. The extent to which dementia occurs as a result of this change is unclear, and the studies which have investigated presumed cognitive deficits are reviewed. The theories put forward to explain the association between these two disorders and their possible significance to the understanding of the aetiology of Alzheimer's disease are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 2941815 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291700009120
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Psychol Med ISSN: 0033-2917 Impact factor: 7.723