Cognitive function among hemodialysis patients in Japan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Over 290,000 patients are undergoing hemodialysis (HD) in Japan. With old age, the odds of undergoing HD treatment sharply increase, as does the prevalence of cognitive impairment. The aim of the present work was to assess cognitive...

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Main Authors: Saitoh Hisao, Umeda Takashi, Takahashi Ippei, Kikuchi Atsuhiro, Sugawara Norio, Odagiri Gen, Yasui-Furukori Norio, Kaneko Sunao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/content/10/1/20