Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and cognitive function in aging women

• Published in: Neurology Vol. 60; no. 10; p. 1591
• Main Authors: Kang, Jae Hee, Grodstein, Francine
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 27.05.2003
• Subjects: Acetaminophen - pharmacology; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging - psychology; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - pharmacology; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - therapeutic use; Aspirin - pharmacology; Cognition - drug effects; Cognition Disorders - epidemiology; Cognition Disorders - prevention & control; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Ibuprofen - pharmacology; Middle Aged; Nurses; Prospective Studies; Psychology; Risk; Surveys and Questionnaires; United States - epidemiology; United States

To examine the relationship of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and cognitive decline in young-old women. The authors prospectively studied 16,128 Nurses' Health Study participants, aged 70 to 81 years at baseline, who provided information on NSAID use and potential confounders i...