Patients with chronic kidney disease are at an elevated risk of dementia: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is more prevalent in Taiwan than in most countries. This population-based cohort study evaluated the dementia risk associated with CKD.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Using claims data of 1...

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Main Authors: Cheng Kao-Chi, Chen Yu-Lung, Lai Shih-Wei, Mou Chih-Hsin, Tsai Pang-Yao, Sung Fung-Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/129