The association between cognitive function and white matter lesion location in older adults: a systematic review
Open Access
- 30 October 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Neurology
- Vol. 12 (1), 126
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2377-12-126
Abstract
Maintaining cognitive function is essential for healthy aging and to function autonomously within society. White matter lesions (WMLs) are associated with reduced cognitive function in older adults. However, whether their anatomical location moderates these associations is not well-established. This review systematically evaluates peer-reviewed evidence on the role of anatomical location in the association between WMLs and cognitive function.Keywords
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