Mild depressive symptoms are associated with amplified and prolonged inflammatory responses after influenza virus vaccination in older adults
R Glaser, TF Robles, J Sheridan… - Archives of general …, 2003 - jamanetwork.com
Background Depression is associated with enhanced production of proinflammatory
cytokines that influence a spectrum of conditions associated with aging, including
cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, certain cancers,
periodontal disease, frailty, and functional decline. In this prospective community study, we
assessed the relationship between depressive symptoms and changes in inflammatory
response after an influenza virus vaccination. Methods To study the dynamics of interleukin …
cytokines that influence a spectrum of conditions associated with aging, including
cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, certain cancers,
periodontal disease, frailty, and functional decline. In this prospective community study, we
assessed the relationship between depressive symptoms and changes in inflammatory
response after an influenza virus vaccination. Methods To study the dynamics of interleukin …
