More evidence is needed. Iron, incident cognitive decline and dementia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our aim was to systematically review the relationship between iron and incident cognitive decline or dementia from midlife onwards.

Methods

Systematic review of eligible studies using Medline, Embase and PsycINFO^® for the period from 1 January 1986 to 2 December 2016 (CRD42016023800), where study populations had a mean age of over 50 years and were free of cognitive impairment or dementia at baseline. Two authors independently extracted data according to eligibility criteria and assessed study characteristics, quality and outcomes. Disagreement was resolved by discussion.

Results

A total of 1185 relevant records were identified with 12 full-text articles eligible for review. Six studies were excluded, leaving six texts to be included. Sample size

SUBMITTER: Hosking DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6348531 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature