Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3849844 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2010 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Cognitive impairment is an independent predictor of mortality in dialysis patients. Although the implications of early recognition and treatment of cognitive impairment for clinical outcomes are unclear, these results suggest that patient management protocols should attempt to ensure prevention of cognitive decline in addition to managing coexisting medical conditions.
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Authors
Konstadina PhD, Jan MSc, Matthew MSc, Andrew FRCP, Michael FRCP, Stanton P. PhD,