FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2022·1 min readImpaired Kidney Function Linked to Cognitive DisordersOf patients with dementia, 7% had chronic kidney disease while 9% had albuminuria, a urinary marker for kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease was associated with a 51% increased risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 5, 2021·4 min readReduced Kidney Function Linked to Increased Risk of DementiaPeople with chronic kidney disease and reduced kidney function are at higher risk of developing dementia, a new study reports. Researchers found as kidney function decreased, the rate of dementia increased in those with kidney disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2020·4 min readKidney Injury in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Linked to Brain InjuryChildren who experience kidney damage as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis are more likely to develop cognitive impairments and demonstrate lower IQ scores.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 10, 2018·6 min readElderly Dialysis Patients Have a Higher Risk of DementiaA new study reports older adults who receive dialysis treatment for kidney disease have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 12, 2018·4 min readChildren with Kidney Disease Show Blood Flow Changes in BrainAccording to a new study, children and young adults with chronic kidney disease have changes in cerebral blood flow that could increase the risk of cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 14, 2016·2 min readProtein in Urine Linked to Increased Risk of Memory Problems and DementiaAccording to a new study, protein in urine is associated with a slightly increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.Read More