Decline in renal functioning is associated with longitudinal decline in global cognitive functioning, abstract reasoning and verbal memory
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Decline in renal functioning is associated with longitudinal decline in global cognitive functioning, abstract reasoning and verbal memory.
BACKGROUND Decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and higher serum creatinine (sCR) levels have been associated with longitudinal decline in global mental status measures. Longitudinal data describing change in multiple domains of cognitive functioning are needed in order to determine which specific abilities are most affected in individuals with impaired renal function. METHOD...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1460-2385,0931-0509
DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfs470