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Inflammation and hemostasis biomarkers and cardiovascular risk in the elderly: the Cardiovascular Health Study

This observational study followed 4,510 older adults over 9 years and found that elevated levels of specific biomarkers related to inflammation and hemostasis, such as IL-6, CRP, D-dimer, homocysteine, WBC count, factor VIII, and lipoprotein(a), were significantly associated with increased cardiovascular risk. The study also noted gender differences in biomarker

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Hormone replacement therapy, inflammation, and hemostasis in elderly women

This observational study explored the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on inflammatory and hemostasis markers in elderly women aged 65 and older. It found that unopposed estrogen use was associated with a significant increase in C-reactive protein levels and Factor VIIc, while both unopposed estrogen and estrogen/progestin reduced plasminogen

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June 26, 2025 No Comments