Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a high risk of cognitive impairment (CI).
Both vascular and metabolic factors are implicated in the causation of CI in CKD. The …

Background The immediate and longer-term effects of hemodialysis on cerebral circulation,
cerebral structure, and cognitive function are poorly understood. Methods In a prospective …

Supportive care (SC) is a multidimensional and person-centred approach to managing
advanced CKD that engages the person and their caregivers in shared decision making …

The initiation of hemodialysis is associated with an accelerated decline of cognitive function
and an increased incidence of cerebrovascular accidents and white matter lesions …

Background: Although depression is common among patients receiving maintenance
hemodialysis, data on their acceptance of treatment and on the comparative efficacy of …

Background Older adults with advanced CKD have significant pain, other symptoms, and
disability. To help ensure that care is consistent with patients' values, nephrology providers …

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is used to monitor cerebral tissue oxygenation (rSO2)
depending on cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebral blood volume and blood oxygen content …

Background Neurocognitive testing shows that cognitive impairment is common among
patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Identification of a well performing screening …

Background Cognitive impairment is common among persons with chronic kidney disease
(CKD), due in part to reduced kidney function. Given that physical activity (PA) is known to …

Background Advanced chronic kidney disease is associated with elevated risk for cognitive
impairment. However, it is not known whether and how cognitive impairment is associated …