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2325678

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1990-5-24
pubmed:abstractText
To determine whether the risk factors for dementia in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) are similar to the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, we conducted a case-control study of potential risk factors. A structured interview was administered to surrogates of 17 demented subjects with IPD and 54 nondemented subjects. Two factors emerged as possible risks for dementia. Demented patients were older than nondemented patients, although the duration of symptoms was similar. A family history of dementia was present in 30% of the demented group and 5.6% of the nondemented group. Dementia was most often reported among siblings. No difference was seen in toxic and occupational exposure, personal habits, or medical or surgical illnesses. We conclude that dementia in IPD shares some common risk factors with Alzheimer's disease. Efforts to assess the contribution of genetic susceptibility or shared environmental influences may clarify the relationship between these two diseases.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0885-3185
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
5
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
156-61
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1990
pubmed:articleTitle
A pilot study of risk factors for dementia in Parkinson's disease.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Neurology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't