Kuyumcu, M. E.; Yesil, Y.; Ozturk, Z. A.; Cankurtaran, M.; Ulger, Z.; Halil, M.; Yavuz, B. B.; Sait, B.; Akyol, O.; Vural, H.; Kara, Y.; Ariogul, S.
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BACKGROUND: Zinc is one of the most important elements for human body. Zinc deficiency can occur in any age, if it is seen in elderly its clinical results can be more harmful due to already diminished functions. Some studies showed zinc deficiency has an important role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer disease. In this study we measured the nail zinc levels and aimed to show its clinical implications in geriatric patients, especially Alzheimer disease.