Chronic kidney disease is associated with cognitive decline

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Chronic kidney disease is linked to cognitive impairments affecting attention, processing speed, and executive function. A study of over 5,600 participants found a higher urinary protein to creatinine ratio, indicating more severe kidney disease, correlated with these cognitive deficits over six years. Researchers suggest hypertension, bone mineral metabolism issues, inflammation, and anemia may contribute to the observed connection between kidney and brain health.


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