Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, and estrogen therapy

被引:13
作者
Giacobini, E [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Hosp Geneva, Sch Med, Dept Geriatr, CH-1226 Geneva, Switzerland
关键词
aging; Alzheimer's Disease; estrogens;
D O I
10.1016/S0531-5565(98)00041-2
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 [法学]; 0303 [社会学]; 100203 [老年医学];
摘要
Experimental studies in vivo and in vitro, as well-retrospective studies in postmenopausal women suggest that taking estrogens for a number of years may reduce the risk to develop Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Because these conclusions are drawn mainly on the basis of retrospective studies, large, randomized, placebo-controlled trials are necessary before recommending use of estrogens to women for the prevention of AD. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Inc.
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页码:865 / 869
页数:5
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