Time to Benefit After Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction in Older Adults
Patients’ life expectancy should be considered when deciding whether to intensify hypertension treatment, according to investigators.
Geriatrics
UTUC in Octogenarians Frequently Managed Without Surgery
Approximately one-quarter of patients aged 80 years or older with upper tract urothelial carcinoma are managed expectantly, data show.
Exercise May Slow Kidney Function Decline in Older Adults
Prescribing physical activity and exercise may be a “potent tool” for clinicians caring for older adults, according to investigators.
Folate Deficiency in Seniors May Increase Dementia, Mortality Risks
But evidence suggests that reverse causation may play a role in the links between serum folate deficiency and dementia, all-cause mortality
In Advanced CKD, Health-Related Quality of Life Varies by Sex
New study findings have implications for planning patient care, such as deciding on kidney replacement therapy.
Kidney Transplant Populations at High Risk for Allograft Loss Identified
Study identifies 2 distinct populations of kidney transplant recipients at high risk for allograft loss.
Many Older Adults Still Have Not Received Care Delayed by COVID-19
Stark difference seen in rescheduling of missed test, procedure, or operation by vaccination status
Malnutrition-Inflammation in HD Ups Risks for Fractures, CV Events
The new scoring system for malnutrition and inflammation complex syndrome could be useful for assessing nutritional and inflammatory status at bedside and predicting adverse outcomes in patients receiving hemodialysis.
Dementia Risk Lower in Older Adults With Higher Baseline Blood Pressure Level
The researchers sought to assess whether the association between systolic blood pressure and dementia risk is U-shaped, and if age and comorbidity play a role in this association.
Geriatric Frailty Ups Complication Risks After Sling Surgery
Frailty should be strongly considered before pursuing sling surgery in older women, according to investigators.
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