Poor sleep is associated with higher plasma proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 and procoagulant marker fibrin d-dimer in older caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease

Article Abstract:

The results of clinical investigations for identifying whether inadequate sleep is related with plasma levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin and the procoagulant marker fibrin D-dimer in caregivers of patients suffering with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, are discussed. Such inflammations and coagulation processes are important indications of beginning and progress of atherosclerotic diseases.

Care and treatment, Caregivers, Alzheimer's disease, Atherosclerosis, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and sleep disturbances in community-dwelling older women

Article Abstract:

A cross-sectional study on adverse effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors use on sleep efficiency of community-dwelling elderly women is presented.

Analysis, Patient outcomes, Influence, Sleep deprivation, Serotonin uptake inhibitors, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Middle aged women

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Measures of adiposity and risk of breast cancer on older postmenopausal women

Article Abstract:

A study examining whether there is higher risk association between higher adiposity and breast cancer in older post-menopausal women, is presented.

Complications and side effects, Breast cancer, Postmenopausal women, Adipose tissues, Adipose tissue

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