Cerebral White Matter and Slow Gait: Contribution of Hyperintensities and Normal-appearing Parenchyma

Conclusions.
Microstructural integrity is a moderating factor in the association between WMH and gait. Future studies should examine whether higher microstructural integrity represents a source of compensation in those with greater WMH burden to maintain function in late life.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - June 13, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Rosario, B. L., Rosso, A. L., Aizenstein, H. J., Harris, T., Newman, A. B., Satterfield, S., Studenski, S. A., Yaffe, K., Rosano, C., for the Health ABC Study Tags: Research Article Source Type: research