The Association between Sex and Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults with Down Syndrome

The Association between Sex and Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults with Down Syndrome

Background: Sex differences in the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in adults with Down Syndrome (DS) have not been extensively investigated, and existing studies have found conflicting results. This study examined the effect of sex on the risk of AD in adults with DS, adjusted for covariates. Metho...

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Main Authors: Pooja Girish Mhatre, Joseph H. Lee, Deborah Pang, Warren B. Zigman, Benjamin Tycko, Sharon J. Krinsky-McHale, Yuchen Yang, Wayne Silverman, Nicole Schupf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
Alzheimer’s Disease
Down Syndrome
sex difference
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/13/2966

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