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Newest in this topic

  1. "GrimAge," an epigenetic predictor of mortality, is accelerated in major depressive disorder 2021-04-06
  2. Sleep, major depressive disorder, and Alzheimer disease: A Mendelian randomization study 2020-08-19
  3. Shared genetic etiology underlying Alzheimer's disease and major depressive disorder 2020-03-09

Studies

3 studies carry this tag.

Date range

2020 to 2021

Top journals

  • Translational psychiatry 2
  • Neurology 1

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  1. "GrimAge," an epigenetic predictor of mortality, is accelerated in major depressive disorder

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 43 out of 100. Translational psychiatry 2021-04-06 Genetics

    Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with premature mortality and is an independent risk factor for a broad range of diseases, especially those associated with aging, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.

  2. Sleep, major depressive disorder, and Alzheimer disease: A Mendelian randomization study

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 62 out of 100. Neurology 2020-08-19 Genetics

    We found that AD may causally influence sleep patterns.

  3. Shared genetic etiology underlying Alzheimer's disease and major depressive disorder

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 41 out of 100. Translational psychiatry 2020-03-09 Genetics

    Patients with late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) frequently manifest comorbid neuropsychiatric symptoms with depression and anxiety being most frequent, and individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) have an increased prevalence of LOAD.

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