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Association of apolipoprotein E and angiotensin converting enzyme gene polymorphisms with the multidimensional impairment in older patients.
Rejuvenation research - 1 Aug 2009
Pilotto Alberto, Matera Maria G, Ferrucci Luigi, Sancarlo Daniele, Leandro Gioacchino, D'Onofrio Grazia, Seripa Davide, Addante Filomena, Franceschi Marilisa, Dallapiccola Bruno
Abstract excerpt
The role of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) and the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) polymorphisms on health and functional status deterioration in old age is still undefined. Recently, a Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) for 1-year mortality derived from a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) was developed and validated in hospitalized elderly patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the...
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