A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Hippocampal and prefrontal atrophy in patients with early non-demented Parkinson's disease is related to cognitive impairment



Authors: Bruck A, Kurki T, Kaasinen V, Vahlberg T, Rinne JO

Publisher: B M J PUBLISHING GROUP

Publication year: 2004

Journal: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY

Journal acronym: J NEUROL NEUROSUR PS

Volume: 75

Issue: 10

First page : 1467

Last page: 1469

Number of pages: 3

ISSN: 0022-3050

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2003.031237


Abstract
Conclusions: Non-medicated, non-demented patients with early stage PD show hippocampal and prefrontal atrophy. Impaired memory is related to hippocampal atrophy, whereas sustained attention is related to prefrontal atrophy.



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