Telangana Journal of Psychiatry

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REVIEW ARTICLE: ROLE OF DEPRESSION IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

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Author Details : Anand Bhogaraju

Volume : 1, Issue : 1, Year : 2015

Article Page : 24-26

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Abstract

Old age population in developing countries is rising as also chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with increase in morbidity and disability. Depression is considered increasingly both as a risk factor and prodromal feature in AD. Depression and Diabetes mellitus are now both considered as risk factors in conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to AD with neuro-inflammation as a possible underlying cause. Cognitive deficits occurring in old age should be evaluated thoroughly and followed up at regular intervals.

Key words: Alzheimer’s disease, depression, MCI, Risk, Prodrome

How to cite : Bhogaraju A, REVIEW ARTICLE: ROLE OF DEPRESSION IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. Telangana J Psychiatry 2015;1(1):24-26

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