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Frail phenotype is associated with distinct quantitative electroencephalographic findings among end-stage renal disease patients: an observational study.
BMC geriatrics - 2 Dec 2017
Chao Chia-Ter, Lai Hsin-Jung, Tsai Hung-Bin, Yang Shao-Yo, Huang Jenq-Wen
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BACKGROUND: Frailty is prevalent among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment. However, apart from its influence on cognition, it is currently unknown whether frailty affects subtler cerebral function in patients with ESRD. METHODS: Patients with ESRD were prospectively enrolled, with clinical features and laboratory data recorded. The...
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