Characteristics of hormone therapy, cognitive function, and dementia: the prospective 3C Study

• Published in: Neurology Vol. 73; no. 21; p. 1729
• Main Authors: Ryan, J, Carrière, I, Scali, J, Dartigues, J F, Tzourio, C, Poncet, M, Ritchie, K, Ancelin, M L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 24.11.2009
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Apolipoproteins E - genetics; Cognition Disorders - drug therapy; Cognition Disorders - etiology; Cognition Disorders - genetics; Cohort Studies; Dementia - complications; Dementia - genetics; Estrogen Replacement Therapy - methods; Female; Humans; Logistic Models; Neuropsychological Tests; Retrospective Studies

To examine the association between hormone therapy (HT) and cognitive performance or dementia, focusing on the duration and type of treatment used, as well as the timing of initiation of HT in relation to the menopause. Women 65 years and older were recruited in France as part of the Three City Stud...