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The Effects of Estrogens on Cognition and Alzheimer's Dementia

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Edwin, T., Halbreich, U. (2005). The Effects of Estrogens on Cognition and Alzheimer's Dementia. In: Bergemann, N., Riecher-Rössler, A. (eds) Estrogen Effects in Psychiatric Disorders. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-211-27063-9_11

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