Iron deficiency and cognitive functioning in kidney transplant recipients: findings of the TransplantLines biobank and cohort study.

Background: Neurocognitive impairment is common in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Adequate brain functioning requires energy and neurotransmitter activity, for which iron is essential. We aimed to investigate iron deficiency (ID) as a potentially modifiable risk factor for cognitive impairment in KTRs.

Long-term cognitive impairments in kidney transplant recipients: impact on participation and quality of life.

Background: Cognitive impairment is often present shortly after transplantation in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). To date, it is unknown whether these impairments persist in thelong term, to what extent they are associated with disease-related variables and whether they affect societal participation and quality of life (QoL) of KTR.

Method: This study was part of the TransplantLines Biobank & Cohort Study in the University Medical Center Groningen.