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Anesthesia can increase dementia risk by 35%

Jun 10, 2013 by

Elderly who undergo anesthesia could increase their risk of dementia by 35%. It’s called POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction) and it’s common in the elderly. It’s not set in stone, but this recent study shows that POCD may be a...

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