Cognition, mood and anxiety in ESRD-patients with and without restless legs syndrome
J Plag, S Fulda, W Samtleben, T Wetter, J Winkelmann · Aktuelle Neurologie · 2007 · Heft 09
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Introduction: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common complaint of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). There is also evidence of a high prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment and increased levels in depression and anxiety in the dialysis population. The purpose of the current study was to examine differences in mood and cognitive performance between ESRD- patients with and without RLS. Material and methods: Data from 122 patients regulary undergoing dialysis treatment were collected from five dialysis centers. RLS was confirmed in all patients by an expert. ESRD- patients who passed the Mini…