Neurobiology of Aging
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 418-426 , March 2008

Neural networks in frontotemporal dementia—A meta-analysis

  • Matthias L. Schroeter

      Affiliations

    • Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
    • Day Clinic of Cognitive Neurology, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 22A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany. Tel.: +49 341 99 40 207; fax: +49 341 99 40 221.
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  • Karolina Raczka

      Affiliations

    • Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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  • Jane Neumann

      Affiliations

    • Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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  • D. Yves von Cramon

      Affiliations

    • Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
    • Day Clinic of Cognitive Neurology, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 22A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Received 16 May 2006 ,Revised 27 August 2006 ,Accepted 18 October 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2006.10.023

Neurobiology of Aging
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 418-426 , March 2008