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Cognitive function and regular dialysis treatment.

P Gilli, P De Bastiani

    Clinical Nephrology
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Regular dialysis may impair cognitive function, particularly memory, in uremic patients. The Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS) can detect this decline, indicating standard hemodialysis may not prevent intellectual impairment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Neuropsychology
    • Uremic Encephalopathy

    Background:

    • Uremic patients undergoing regular dialysis often experience cognitive deficits.
    • The impact of dialysis duration and specific biomarkers on intellectual function requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate intellectual function in patients receiving regular dialysis.
    • To identify factors associated with cognitive impairment in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized neuropsychological tests, including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) and Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS).
    • Assessed 54 patients, with 21 undergoing retesting after 12 months.
    • Correlated cognitive scores with blood levels (small molecules, hemoglobin, aluminum, parathormone) and education.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant correlation found between cognitive scores and small molecule levels, hemoglobin, serum aluminum, or education.
    • A notable impairment in neuropsychological performance, especially memory, was linked to dialysis duration.
    • Parathormone levels may also be associated with cognitive decline.

    Conclusions:

    • Standard hemodialysis strategies may not adequately prevent intellectual impairment in uremic patients.
    • The Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS) shows promise as a sensitive tool for assessing the effectiveness of long-term dialysis treatments.