The impact of epilepsy and its treatment in patients with end-stage renal disease

Patients with end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis and persons with epilepsy are at increased risk of death. However, there is little information related to the risk of death when the 2 conditions co-exist. In this issue, Waddy et  al. determined that among patients with end-stage renal disease, those with a diagnose of epilepsy or seizures have a higher risk of all-cause mortality compared with those who do not have an epilepsy or seizure diagnosis. This association was further modified by neurology consultation, with a low er risk in persons who had received a consultation.
Source: Kidney International - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research