Prevalence of hyperphagia in Alzheimer ’s disease: a meta‐analysis

ConclusionsHyperphagia occurs in all stages of AD. In this meta‐analysis of eight published studies, the prevalence of hyperphagia was 18.6%. In view of the possible publication bias, a large‐scale study on hyperphagia is recommended in the future.

Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yat ‐Fung Shea, Shui‐Ching Lee, Leung‐Wing Chu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research