Is anemia associated with cognitive impairment and delirium among older acute surgical patients?

ConclusionsThere was no association between anemia and cognitive outcomes among older people in this acute surgical setting. Considering the retrospective nature of the study and possible lack of power, findings should be taken with caution. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; ••: ••–••.

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Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - February 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Phyo Kyaw Myint, Stephanie Owen, Kathryn McCarthy, Lyndsay Pearce, Susan J Moug, Michael J Stechman, Jonathan Hewitt, Ben Carter Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research