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ArticleJournal of nephrology2025

Sex-related disparities in cognitive impairment in kidney transplant patients with kidney failure.

Piotr Olejnik, Aleksandra Golenia, Oliwia Maciejewska, Dominika Kurzawa, Ewa Wojtaszek, Jolanta Małyszko

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Piotr OlejnikDepartment of Neurology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
Aleksandra GoleniaDepartment of Neurology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland. aleksandra.golenia@wum.edu.pl.
Oliwia MaciejewskaDepartment of Neurology, University Clinical Center, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
Dominika KurzawaDepartment of Neurology, University Clinical Center, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
Ewa WojtaszekDepartment of Nephrology, Dialysis and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
Jolanta MałyszkoDepartment of Nephrology, Dialysis and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.

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Abstract

backgroundThere are unexplained sex differences regarding prevalence, morbidity, and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Of note, females are less likely to be waitlisted and experience longer waiting times for kidney transplant (KTx). Recently, interest in cognitive impairment among CKD patients has increased due to its potential negative impact on therapeutic outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the influence of sex on cognitive impairment prevalence and patterns, as well as modifiable dementia risk factors, in KTx recipients.

methodsThis cross-sectional study screened KTx recipients for cognitive impairment using the Mini-Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination. Demographic data, medical histories, and laboratory results were collected from medical records.

resultsThe study included 126 consecutive KTx recipients, predominantly male (62%). Males showed higher serum creatinine (1.57 vs. 1.25 mg/dL; p = 0.001), urea (59.50 vs. 55.00 mg/dL; p = 0.046), and uric acid (7.20 vs. 6.20 mg/dL; p = 0.012) levels compared to females. However, creatinine clearance rates did not differ significantly between sexes (49.03 ± 20.29 vs. 50.79 ± 21.7 mL/min/1.73 m

conclusionsThere was a high prevalence of cognitive impairment among KTx recipients, affecting both sexes equally. Male predominance in the study cohort likely reflects systemic disparities in transplant access. These findings highlight the importance of integrating sex-specific considerations into the management and follow-up care of KTx recipients.

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CognitionCognitive DysfunctionHealth Status DisparitiesKidney TransplantationAdultAgedCreatinineCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSex FactorsCreatinineCognitive impairmentKidney failureKidney transplantationSex-related disparities

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PMID41139161
PMCPMC12712118

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