The complexity of the relationship between “dementia” and depression
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For a long time researchers and clinicians have been trying to clarify the possible existing relationships between Alzheimer’s disease and the depression in the elderly. This article tries to take stock of these complex links. It seems that often depression is clinically confused with apathy. Review Article The complexity of the relationship between “dementia” and depression Michel Bourin* Neurobiology of anxiety and depression, University of Nantes, 98, rue Joseph Blanchart 44100 Nantes, France Received: 20 January, 2018 Accepted: 31 January, 2018 Published: 02 February, 2018 *Corresponding author: Michel Bourin, Neurobiology of Anxiety and Depression, University of Nantes, 98, rue Joseph Blanchart 44100 Nantes, France, E-mail:
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