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Chronic kidney disease brings often subtle cognitive impairment


 

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The high rate of often subtle cognitive impairment among dialysis patients points to the need for alternative patient education strategies. In order to reinforce his educational messages, Dr. Weiner makes an effort to convey the same extensive information to family members and other primary caregivers that he provides to the patients themselves.

He reported having no financial conflicts.

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