Allopurinol and the risk of incident peripheral arterial disease in the elderly: a US Medicare claims data study
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kex232
Abstract: Objective The aim was to examine whether allopurinol use is independently associated with a reduction in the risk of incident peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the US elderly. Methods We used the 5% random Medicare… read more here.
Keywords: allopurinol use; risk incident; use; incident peripheral ... See more keywords
The association of allopurinol with persistent physical disability and frailty in a large community based older cohort.
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18395
Abstract: BACKGROUND The protective effects of allopurinol on physical function in older adults are not well understood, despite its potential to improve functional gains and reduce sarcopenia. This study aims to determine the association between allopurinol,… read more here.
Keywords: physical disability; allopurinol use; persistent physical; association ... See more keywords