Objectives: Severe infections, often requiring ICU admission, have been associated with
persistent cognitive dysfunction. Less severe infections are more common and whether they
are associated with an increased risk of dementia is unclear. We determined the association
of pneumonia hospitalization with risk of dementia in well-functioning older adults. Design:
Secondary analysis of a randomized multicenter trial to determine the effect of Gingko biloba
on incident dementia. Setting: Five academic medical centers in the United States. Subjects …