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Investigates aluminum absorption in younger and older groups of patients suffering from senile dementia of the Alzheimer type, compared with age-matched controls. Mechanisms of absorption; Excretion of aluminum; Genetic or other constitutional factors; Metabolic balance studies.

Compares the absorption of radiocalcium in 26 Alzheimer-type dementia (ATD) subjects and 11 patients with multi-infarct dementia (MID) to 24 normal age- and sex-matched controls. Lower absorption of radiocalcium in ATD and MID compared to controls; Implication of aluminum in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease; Subjects; Methods; Results.