Recepción del artículo: 6 de Diciembre, 2004

Aprobación: 28 de Diciembre, 2004

Primera edición: 11 de Octubre, 2005

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Especialidades
Principal: Obstetricia y Ginecología
Relacionadas: Atención Primaria,  Bioética,  Bioquímica,  Endocrinología y Metabolismo,  Farmacología,  Medicina Farmacéutica,  Medicina Familiar,  Medicina Interna,  Salud Mental

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Andrew Levine. Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. 760 Westwood Plaza, Room C8-747, Los Angeles, CA 90024, EE.UU.

Patrocinio y reconocimiento
La beca de investigación del Dr. Levine (T-32 MH19535) es financiada por el NIMH. Un agradecimiento especial a Sarah Spina por su arduo trabajo.

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY AND THE RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA

Abstract
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has received widespread support as a preventative measure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, recent studies have indicated that HRT may in fact raise the risk of AD and other neurodegenerative diseases in certain populations. In the current paper, we review these recent studies, discuss possible explanations and mechanisms for the observed increase in risk, and point out potential avenues for future research.

Key words
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), estrogen, progestin, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia

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