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·November 4, 2022·1 min read

Impaired Kidney Function Linked to Cognitive Disorders

Of 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.

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·May 5, 2021·4 min read

Reduced Kidney Function Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

People 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.

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·December 4, 2020·4 min read

Kidney Injury in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Linked to Brain Injury

Children who experience kidney damage as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis are more likely to develop cognitive impairments and demonstrate lower IQ scores.

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·August 10, 2018·6 min read

Elderly Dialysis Patients Have a Higher Risk of Dementia

A new study reports older adults who receive dialysis treatment for kidney disease have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia.

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·June 12, 2018·4 min read

Children with Kidney Disease Show Blood Flow Changes in Brain

According 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.