Public Release: 6-Aug-2015 Kidney impairment decreases blood flow to the brain, boosting risk of brain disorders

Kidney impairment decreases blood flow to the brain, boosting risk of brain disorders

Protecting kidney health may help safeguard the brain

American Society of Nephrology

Highlights

• In a population-based study, poor kidney function was strongly related to decreased blood flow to the brain.
• Poor kidney function was linked to stroke and dementia most strongly in participants with decreased blood flow to the brain.
• A growing body of research suggests a link between kidney impairment and brain disorders.

Washington, DC (August 6, 2015) — Impaired kidney function may lead to decreased blood flow to the brain, and ultimately to the occurrence of stroke or dementia. The findings, which come from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), suggest that maintaining optimal kidney health can provide benefits to the brain. To read more please go to https://neuronsandsynapses.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/poor-kidney-function-decreases-blood-flow-to-brain-increases-risk-of-stroke-and-dementia/

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