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C-reactive protein, APOE genotype and longitudinal cognitive change in an older population.
Age and ageing - 1 Mar 2014
Lima Thomas A S, Adler Amanda L, Minett Thais, Matthews Fiona E, Brayne Carol, Marioni Riccardo E
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BACKGROUND: circulating measures of inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP) have been associated with an increased risk of future cognitive decline. However, the nature of the relationship among the very old (>75 years) is unclear. Cross-sectional evidence suggests that elevated CRP may even be protective in this age group. This study examines these associations longitudinally. METHODS: logistic...
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