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The relationship between kidney health and neurodegenerative diseases

  • By

  • Melody Zuo

  • Le Chang

  • Nikita Neale

  • Lyza Maameri

  • Sadaf Gawhary

  • Frida Lona-Durazo

  • Sarah A Gagliano Taliun

  • March 22, 2025

  • 0 min

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    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) significantly impacts global health, with a prevalence of 11%-13% and nearly 40% in individuals over 60 years.

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    Dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, affects millions worldwide, with its prevalence expected to double by 2050.

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    CKD is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment, affecting 30%-60% of individuals living with dementia.

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    Common risk factors for CKD and dementia include hypertension, diabetes, and vascular dysfunction, suggesting a shared pathophysiology.

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    Exploring kidney health may provide new avenues for improving cognitive health and delaying neurodegenerative diseases.

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The relationship between kidney health and neurodegenerative diseases

  • by Melody Zuo, Le Chang, Nikita Neale, Lyza Maameri, Sadaf Gawhary, Frida Lona-Durazo, Sarah A Gagliano Taliun

  • March 22, 2025

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