Sex differences in the causes and consequences of white matter hyperintensities
Sachdev, Perminder Singh; Parslow, Ruth; Wen, Wei; Anstey, Kaarin; Easteal, Simon
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Objective: To examine sex differences in white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), reported to be more severe in older women. Methods: A random community sample of 228 men and 204 women, aged 60-64, underwent brain MRI scans. WMHs on T2-weighted FLAIR MRI scans were measured using an automated procedure. Subjects were assessed for physical health, cognitive function, vascular risk factors and Apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotyping. Results: Women had more...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2009 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/34430 |
Source: | Neurobiology of Aging |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2007.08.023 |
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