Depression is one of the most prevalent and life-threatening forms of mental illnesses,
whereas Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 37 …

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer's disease (AD) affect up to 97% of AD
patients, with an estimated 80% of current AD patients experiencing these symptoms …

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), ie verbal and physical
aggression, agitation, psychotic symptoms (hallucinations and delusions), sleep …

Objective A wide range of behavioural and psychological symptoms (BPSD) are common in
dementia, and it has been suggested that groups of correlated symptoms should be studied …

Depression is among the most common behavioral and psychological symptoms of
dementia, and leads to more rapid decline and higher mortality. Treatment for depression in …

Previous studies have implicated brain serotonin 5-HT1A receptors in several CNS
functions, including cognition, mood and emotional states. In Alzheimer disease (AD) …

Background Behavioral and psychological signs and symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are a
heterogeneous group of behavioral and psychiatric disturbances occurring in dementia …

The etiology of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) and idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD)
is not known. In both disorders there is an extensive degeneration of serotonergic neurons …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder and a major
cause of disability worldwide. This neurological condition is commonly associated with …

The serotonergic system extends throughout the central nervous system (CNS) and the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In the CNS, serotonin (5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptamine) modulates a …