Cross sectional association between cytomegalovirus seropositivity, inflammation and cognitive impairment in elderly cancer survivors

ConclusionThe CMV seropositivity and high inflammation was associated with higher cognitive impairment among cancer survivors. The stronger associations seen among cancer survivors diagnosed within the last three years suggest that strategies to reduce CMV activation and inflammation during or immediately after cancer treatment may be important in reducing the prevalence of cognitive impairment/ dementia among cancer survivors.
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research