Anesthesia, surgery linked to decline in memory and thinking
Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 11:40
in Psychology & Sociology
In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills, according to new research. The study analyzed nearly 2,000 people and found that exposure to anesthesia after age 70 was linked to long-term changes in brain function.