Genetic association between APOE*4 and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with probable Alzheimer's disease is dependent on the psychosis phenotype

Genetic association between APOE*4 and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with probable Alzheimer's disease is dependent on the psychosis phenotype

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as psychosis are prevalent in patients with probable Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Because these disabling symptoms are generally not well tolerated...

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Main Authors: Christie Drew, Shofer Jane, Millard Steven P, Li Ellen, DeMichele-Sweet Mary Ann, Weamer Elise A, Kamboh M Ilyas, Lopez Oscar L, Sweet Robert A, Tsuang Debby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Subjects:
Alzheimer’s disease
Apolipoprotein E
Genetics
Behavior
Hallucinations
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/8/1/62

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