MOSCOW: Kidney problems can increase the risk of brain disorders, a new study finds.
The findings suggest that protecting kidney health may also benefit the brain, the researchers were quoted by HealthDay News as saying.
They studied data from more than 2,600 people in the Netherlands, and found that poor kidney function was strongly associated with decreased blood flow to the brain. They also saw an increased risk of stroke and memory and thinking problems (dementia) in people with kidney problems.
The association was independent of known heart disease risk factors, the researchers said.
The researchers also noted that the risk of brain disorders may not be limited to people with chronic kidney disease, but also likely extends to people with milder kidney disorders.
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