Depressive symptoms are associated with worse cognitive prognosis in patients with newly diagnosed idiopathic Parkinson disease.

Jeong Hoon ParkSeung Hwan LeeYeshin KimSang-Won ParkGi Hwan ByeonJae Won Jangnull null

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2020)

Our study indicates that the presence of depressive symptoms in patients with early PD is associated with a higher risk of progression to MCI and early depression may reflect subsequent cortical atrophy.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
parkinson disease
newly diagnosed
social support
deep brain stimulation
sleep quality
mild cognitive impairment