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Dementia
Researchers from Kaiser Permanente describe findings in dementia
September 1st, 2008
"Dementia is associated with microvascular disease of the retina. In this study, we examine whether cognitive status (normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia) is associated with albuminuria, a microvascular disorder of the kidney. Cross-sectional analysis," scientists in the United States report. "2,316 participants from the Cardiovascular Health Cognition Study who underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging and testing for albuminuria. Predictor: Doubling of albuminuria. Dementia defined according to neuropsychological and clinical evaluation. Multinomial logistic modeling was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2008-09-01)
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