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Exploring the relationship between neuropsychiatric symptoms, cognitive test performance, and brain abnormalities in a cohort of older adults in rural South Africa

Abstract

NPI-Q symptoms were associated with lower cognitive performance, revealing a significant relationship between symptom severity and cognitive performance across all measures of the HAALSI-HCAP cognitive battery, except for those evaluating visuospatial function. Associations between neuropsychiatric symptoms and bilateral amygdala volume were less evident. These results contribute to understanding the impact of neuropsychiatric symptoms on cognitive health in aging South African populations.

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  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

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DOI: 10.1002/alz.092788

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