Inflammation and frailty in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
The pathogenesis of frailty and the role of inflammation is poorly understood. We examined the evidence considering the relationship between inflammation and frailty through a systematic review and meta-analysis. A systematic literature search of papers providing data on inflammatory biomarkers and frailty was carried out in major electronic databases from inception until May 2016. From 1856 initial hits, 35 studies (32 cross-sectional studies...
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Title
Inflammation and frailty in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published Date
Nov 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
31
Pages
1 - 8
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