Publications by authors named "Lauren M Blaydon"
Inflammation is associated with pain and fatigue in older adults.
Brain Behav Immun Health
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study examined how inflammation might contribute to chronic pain and fatigue in older adults by analyzing the relationship between inflammatory markers (IL-6, CRP, TNFα) and reported symptoms over time.
- Researchers collected blood samples and health assessments from participants in the Saint Louis Personality and Aging (SPAN) study, focusing on correlations and potential confounding factors.
- Findings indicated higher levels of IL-6 and CRP were linked to increased pain and fatigue; moreover, CRP was specifically predictive of future fatigue, while pain and fatigue also influenced inflammation levels over the studied period.