Rethinking estrogen and the brain

Article Abstract:

Before conclusions can be made linking estrogen with the prevention or delay of memory loss or dementia, results from more encompassing clinical trials must be undertaken. There are generally high incidence of compliance bias because the studies require particularly highly motivated women. In addition there is a high incidence of misclassification of exposure to negatively effect test results.

Dementia, Estrogen, Estrogens

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Homocysteine and cognitive function in a population-based sample study of older adults

Article Abstract:

The link between homocysteine level and cognitive performance in older adults sample from the Baltimore Memory Study is assessed. Findings indicate a clear association between high levels of homocysteine and poor cognitive function, as determined from neurobehavioral test performance.

Maryland, Homocysteine, Organic mental disorder, Organic mental disorders

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Genetic factors and susceptibility to falls in older women

Article Abstract:

A twin cohort study is conducted on few female twin pairs to analyze the impact of genetic influence and heritability, on the old-age problems.

Finland, Influence, Heredity, Human, Human heredity

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