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Severe COPD may lead to cognitive impairment
July 22nd, 2009
Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with lower cognitive function in older adults, according to research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Researchers compared cognitive performance in over 4,150 adults with and without COPD and found that individuals with severe COPD had significantly lower cognitive function than those without, even after controlling for confounding factors such as comorbidities. The results were published in the July 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. "Our findings should raise awareness that adults with severe COPD are at greater risk for developing...
Source: Biotech Week (2009-07-22)
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