Homocysteine as a potential biochemical marker for depression in elderly stroke survivors

• Background: Elderly stroke survivors have been reported to be at risk of malnutrition and depression. Objective: We conducted a study exploring the relationship between homocysteine and post-stroke Design: Three methodologies were used: Observational cohort study of elderly Swedish patients (n = Results: Homocysteine significantly correlated with depressive symptomatology in stroke survivors Conclusions: Homocysteine is significantly associated with depressive symptomatology in elderly

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Medicinska och farmaceutiska grundvetenskaper (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Basic Medicine (hsv//eng)

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depression

ischemia

nutrition

neurodegeneration

geriatric

methylmalonic acid

major depression

folate

vitamin-b-12

cobalamin

metaanalysis

disorders

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