Open AccessDecline in renal functioning is associated with longitudinal decline in global cognitive functioning, abstract reasoning and verbal memory
Author(s) -
Adam Davey,
Merrill F. Elias,
Michael A. Robbins,
Stephen L. Seliger,
Gregory A. Dore
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
nephrology dialysis transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.654
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1460-2385
pISSN - 0931-0509
DOI - 10.1093/ndt/gfs470
Subject(s) - cognitive decline , medicine , cognition , episodic memory , verbal memory , effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance , dementia , longitudinal study , renal function , cognitive skill , comorbidity , verbal reasoning , gerontology , psychiatry , disease , pathology
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.
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