Exposure to general anesthesia could increase the risk of dementia in elderly by 35 percent.
The older brain may be less resilient and more susceptible to long lasting cognitive changes due to anesthesia.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Can general anesthesia worsen dementia
The older brain may be less resilient and more susceptible to long lasting cognitive changes due to anesthesia.
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