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Relationship of Hearing Loss to Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, and APOE Genotype in Adults.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) - 25 Apr 2024
Cha Chih-Hung, Lin Tsu-Kung, Wu Ching-Nung, Yang Chao-Hui, Huang Yi-Wen, Hwang Chung-Feng
Abstract excerpt
Background: Hearing loss has been recognized as a risk factor for dementia and non-motor features of Parkinson's disease (PD). The apolipoprotein E (APOE) protein contributes to maintenance and repair of neuronal cell membranes, causing age-related disorders. This study aimed to analyze the impact of hearing loss on cognitive impairment, PD severity, and APOE gene expression in these patients. Methods: A total of...
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