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Geriatric Psychiatry Research Update: June 2018

Author(s):

Mark L. Fuerst

Three new studies examine research on biomarkers to predict lifetime risk of Alzheimer disease; diet and brain tissue volume; and cognitive impairment in active older adults.

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Highlights of 3 new studies in geriatric psychiatry include research on biomarkers to predict lifetime risk of Alzheimer disease; diet and brain tissue volume; and cognitive impairment in active older adults.

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