Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination in older veterans: results from the behavioral risk factor surveillance system
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A study on comparing influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates of older veterans with nonveterans, including the vaccination rates of veterans treated at United States Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers with veterans who do not, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Apolipoprotein E genotype and mortality: findings from the cache county study
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A study evaluating, the association between apolipoprotein E and mortality, the population attributable risk for mortality with apolipoprotein E, and relative risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Alzheimer's disease, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Characteristics and outcomes of older adults with community-acquired pneumococcal bacteremia
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A study examining the characteristics and clinical outcomes of older patients suffering with community-acquired pneumococcal bacteremia and also factors associated with mortality, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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