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Mental disorders and subsequent kidney function decline: A nationwide cohort study in Japan.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

Mental health disorders like depression and anxiety may be linked to faster kidney function decline. This large Japanese study shows a link but not direct cause.

Who did this work

Mitsuno R · Kaneko H · Suzuki Y · Ko T · Okada A · Nakayama T · Azegami T · Takeda N · Morita H · Fujiu K · Yokoo T · Node K

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Aug 10
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42612564/