This study examines whether cognitive markers at prior examinations are indicative of subsequent dementia and mortality. The sample was composed of subjects aged 84ยฑ90 at baseline who were reexamined three times over a 6-year period on a comprehensive biobehavioral battery. Dementia was evaluated at
The impact of diabetes mellitus on cognitive decline in the oldest of the old: a prospective population-based study
โ Scribed by E. van den Berg; A. J. M. de Craen; G. J. Biessels; J. Gussekloo; R. G. J. Westendorp
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 175 KB
- Volume
- 49
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0012-186X
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