Dr. Barry Dworkin

Brain injuries may be associated with a small increase in dementia risk

Health Headlines Commentary for April 12, 2018

Source:

Brain injuries increase dementia risk, study finds

Analysis:

Brain injury may increase dementia risk

Reference:

Fann JR, Ribe AR, Pedersen HS, et al. Long-term risk of dementia among people with traumatic brain injury in Denmark: a population-based observational cohort studyThe Lancet: Psychiatry. Published online April 10 2018

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