RT - Journal Article T1 - Study of the Effect of Iron Therapy on Cognitive Function in Women with Iron Deficiency Anemia JF - RJMS YR - 2007 JO - RJMS VO - 13 IS - 53 UR - http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-661-en.html SP - 161 EP - 168 K1 - Key Words: 1) Iron Deficiency Anemia 2) Cognitive Function 3) Iron Therapy AB -     Background & Aim: Iron deficiency anemia(IDA) is the most prevalent nutritional problem in the world, particularly among children and females of reproductive age in developing countries. IDA alters brain biochemistry and function with possible irreversible damage at the cellular and neuronal levels. On the other hand, the effects of iron deficiency may vary depending on age and as a result different neural responses can be received. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of iron therapy on cognitive function in women with IDA who were referred to educational clinical centers of Iran University of Medical Sciences in 2003. Patients & Method: In this clinical before-after treatment trial, 42 women aged 18 to 49, who were known as cases of IDA according to WHO criteria(Hb LA eng UL http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-661-en.html M3 ER -