Zinc Deficiency May Contribute to the Severity of Acute Stroke in Elderly Patients: Results of Preliminary Study and Literature Review
Background: Zinc (Zn) is highly important for metabolism in humans and its deficiency is associated with various diseases. The present retrospective study has assessed the serum Zn level in cases of acute stroke.Methods: Study cohort included 47 patients (mean age, 73 years) with minor (N = 27), mod...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Society of Tokyo Women's Medical University
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Tokyo Women's Medical University Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/twmuj/advpub/0/advpub_2020013/_pdf/-char/en |