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Ethnicity/culture modulates the relationships of the haptoglobin (Hp) 1-1 phenotype with cognitive function in older individuals with type 2 diabetes.
International journal of geriatric psychiatry - 1 May 2016
Guerrero-Berroa Elizabeth, Ravona-Springer Ramit, Heymann Anthony, Schmeidler James, Hoffman Hadas, Preiss Rachel, Koifmann Keren, Greenbaum Lior, Levy Andrew, Silverman Jeremy M, Leroith Derek, Sano Mary, Schnaider-Beeri Michal
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The haptoglobin (Hp) genotype has been associated with cognitive function in type 2 diabetes. Because ethnicity/culture has been associated with both cognitive function and Hp genotype frequencies, we examined whether it modulates the association of Hp with cognitive function. METHODS: This cross-sectional study evaluated 787 cognitively normal older individuals (>65 years of age) with type 2 diabetes...
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