Key result
The relationship between exposure to anesthesia and the risk of postoperative cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease remains controversial, requiring higher-quality prospective evidence.
Why the study?
Does exposure to anesthesia cause postoperative cognitive decline and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease?
Design
Editorial
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Current evidence on whether anesthesia causes postoperative cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease is conflicting, necessitating further prospective research.
Current evidence on whether anesthesia causes postoperative cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease is conflicting, necessitating further prospective research.
Hu et al. (2016) conducted a letter in Postoperative cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Anesthesia was evaluated. The relationship between exposure to anesthesia and the risk of postoperative cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease remains controversial, requiring higher-quality prospective evidence.
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