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Sex differences in the association between the APOEε4 allele and hearing impairment: A longitudinal memory clinic study.
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics - 1 Jan 2000
Kim Chi-Hun, Son Kang Ju, Lee Jun Hong, Kim Jong Hun
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BACKGROUND: The APOEε4 allele and hearing impairment are risk factors for dementia. Cross-sectional studies have shown controversial findings regarding the relationship between APOEε4 and hearing impairment. These may be explained by reported sex differences in the association between APOEε4 and some Alzheimer's disease biomarkers. We aimed to investigate APOEε4 and hearing impairment in a longitudinal setting...
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