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Correlation between nocturnal intermittent hypoxemia and mild cognitive impairment in the older adult and the role of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism: a hospital-based cross-sectional study.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung - 1 Oct 2023
Deng L H, Geng J X, Xue Q, Jiang J, Chen L X, Wang J T
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PURPOSE: To explore the prevalence of nocturnal intermittent hypoxemia (NIH) in a tertiary hospital geriatric department and the relationship between NIH and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults, and to examine the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism. METHODS: Older adults aged ≥ 60 were enrolled. NIH and cognitive assessments were conducted. BDNF concentrations and...
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