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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2015; 3(8): 682-693
Published online Aug 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i8.682
Published online Aug 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i8.682
Depressive symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases
Miquel Baquero, Nuria Martín, Servei de Neurologia, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
Author contributions: Baquero M and Martín N contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Miquel Baquero, PhD, Servei de Neurologia, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Avinguda F Abril Martorell, 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain. baquero_miq@gva.es
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Received: October 21, 2014
Peer-review started: October 22, 2014
First decision: November 27, 2014
Revised: May 5, 2015
Accepted: May 26, 2015
Article in press: May 27, 2015
Published online: August 16, 2015
Peer-review started: October 22, 2014
First decision: November 27, 2014
Revised: May 5, 2015
Accepted: May 26, 2015
Article in press: May 27, 2015
Published online: August 16, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Neurodegenerative diseases commonly associate depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms of neurodegeneration occur both in the beginning and in the main course of neurodegenerative diseases. They can dominate the clinical picture mostly in the first stage of disease. Besides, depressive symptoms decrease quality of life of patient and relatives in every stage of disease. This is certainly an usual condition in Alzheimer’s disease, by far the main cause of dementia worldwide. Such a situation often happens in neurodegenerative diseases. Depressive symptoms are treatable and its treatment can improve perceived health status and welfare of patients and relatives.