Journal article
Albuminuria and Decline in Cognitive Function: The ONTARGET/TRANSCEND Studies
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Microvascular disease of the kidney (manifesting as albuminuria) and of the brain (manifesting as cognitive decline) may share a common pathogenesis. Gaining an understanding of the concomitant history of these 2 conditions may inform clinical practice and lead to novel prevention and treatment approaches.
METHODS: A total of 28 384 participants with vascular disease or diabetes mellitus were examined. At baseline and year 5, …
Authors
Barzilay JI; Gao P; O’Donnell M; Mann JFE; Anderson C; Fagard R; Probstfield J; Dagenais GR; Teo K; Yusuf S
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 171, No. 2, pp. 142–150
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
January 24, 2011
DOI
10.1001/archinternmed.2010.502
ISSN
2168-6106