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The Influence Of Apathy And Depression On Cognitive Functioning In Parkinson’S Disease, London C. Butterfield
The Influence Of Apathy And Depression On Cognitive Functioning In Parkinson’S Disease, London C. Butterfield
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Depression and apathy are two of the most common psychiatric symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) with prevalence estimates at higher rates than in medical populations with similar levels of disability. Several studies have provided evidence to suggest that apathy and depression are independent clinical phenomena that may differentially affect cognition. Recent research suggests that apathy may account for cognitive deficits over and above that of depression, especially in the domain of executive functioning. However, few studies have examined the independent influence of depression and apathy on cognitive abilities in patients diagnosed with PD using sensitive measures of specific cognitive domains. …