Peritoneal dialysis may preserve cognitive function in chronic kidney disease

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Peritoneal dialysis may preserve cognitive function in chronic kidney disease patients compared to hemodialysis. A meta-analysis of over 326,000 patients found peritoneal dialysis linked to better executive function, memory, processing speed, and global cognitive function. Cognitive impairment affects many CKD patients; individualizing dialysis choices based on cognitive risk is recommended.


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