Predicting neurocognitive function with hippocampal volumes and DTI metrics in patients with Alzheimer's dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

Geumsook ShimKwang-Yeon ChoiDohyun KimSang-Il SuhSuji LeeHyun-Ghang JeongBumseok Jeong

Published in: Brain and behavior (2017)

Our findings indicate different structural contributions to cognitive function in MCI and AD patients, implying that diffuse WM microstructural changes may precede hippocampal atrophy during the AD neurodegenerative process.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
cognitive decline
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
white matter
peritoneal dialysis
low grade
cerebral ischemia
patient reported outcomes
multiple sclerosis
high grade
brain injury