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High homocysteine levels linked to brain atrophy in alcoholics

By YOUR DOSE OF MEDICINE | By Charles C. Chante MD | September 21, 2003 - 12:00am

There is strong correlation between high blood plasma levels of homocysteine and reduced brain hippocampal volume in chronic alcoholics, an MRI study has shown for the first time. These findings suggest that increased...

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