Lipoprotein A serum levels and vascular diseases in an older Caucasian population cohort
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This article examines the relationship between serum concentrations of lipoprotein A and vascular disease risk in older Caucasian adults in Italy. Findings indicate that the combined effects of elevated serum levels of lipoprotein A and a smoking history significantly increase the risk of developing a vascular disease.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Leukoaraiosis predicts hidden global functioning impairment in nondisabled older people: the LADIS (Leukoaraiosis and Disability in the elderly) study
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Result of study to determine deteriorations in functional performance in non disabled older people with leukoaraiosis who are living independently, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Clinical features of reflux esophagitis in older people: a study of 840 consecutive patients
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Effects of age and sex on reflux esophagitis prevalence, based on symptoms.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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