Subtle brain abnormalities predict mental decline: study
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:35
in Psychology & Sociology
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Subtle neurological abnormalities in apparently healthy older adults are independent risk factors for cognitive and functional decline and death, according to an Italian study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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