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Higher fiber intake linked to fewer thinking problems after surgery
Thinking problems around surgery occurred in 13.4% of older patients with high fiber intake, compared with 25.9% of those with low intake.Thinking problems around surgery occurred in 13.4% of older patients with high fiber intake, compared with 25.9% of those with low intake.
Preprint: cohort studyPopulations
Who was studiedOlder patients undergoing knee or hip arthroplasty, one week
What changedThinking problems after surgery were less common with high fiber intake: 13.4% versus 25.9% with low intake
The catchFiber intake relied on subjective recall, making exposure estimates susceptible to measurement error