| Literature DB >> 26709057 |
Enrica Fung1, Manjula Kurella Tamura2.
Abstract
CKD is increasingly common in older adults. Estimating the glomerular filtration rate can be challenging in this population, with sarcopenia affecting the accuracy of various formulae. Competing risks of death influence the risk of progression to end-stage kidney disease. In managing CKD in this population, one must take into consideration other comorbidities including assessment of geriatric syndromes. More research is still needed to guide medical management in this heterogeneous population. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
Keywords: CKD; Older adults; Public health
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26709057 PMCID: PMC4693627 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2015.10.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Chronic Kidney Dis ISSN: 1548-5595 Impact factor: 3.620