Cognitive and renal dysfunction in the elderly
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Cognitive and renal dysfunction in the elderly
Cognitive impairment has been associated with several diseases and organic disturbances but few studies have explored the relationship between renal function and cognition. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the renal function of elderly patients with and without Alzheimer's disease, and to identify potential associated comorbidities, as well as the presence of microalbuminuria. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Dementia & Neuropsychologia
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1980-5764
DOI: 10.1590/s1980-57642013dn74000007