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The Relationship between Parkinson's Disease and Dementia: A study using Proton NMR Imaging Parameters

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

J. A. O. Besson ,
W. J. Mutch ,
F. W. Smith  and
F. M. Corrigan
J. A. O. Besson*
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, University of Aberdeen, Clinical Research Centre, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen AB9 2ZH
W. J. Mutch
Affiliation:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
F. W. Smith
Affiliation:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
F. M. Corrigan
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, University of Aberdeen
*
∗Correspondence
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Abstract

The value of the spin lattice relaxation time (T1) obtained during nuclear magnetic resonance imaging of the brain was studied in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease, with and without dementia. T1 increases significantly in the basal ganglia and cerebral white matter of the demented and non-demented groups. T1 of the cerebral white matter correlates with the severity of dementia.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 147 , Issue 4 , October 1985 , pp. 380 - 382
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Copyright © 1985 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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