Journal
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
Volume 70, Issue 8, Pages 2219-2224Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17942
Keywords
aging; chronic kidney disease; nephrology
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- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [K12HS026395]
- American Society of Nephrology Foundation for Kidney Research
- National Institute on Aging [K76AG059930]
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This article highlights the key findings of three recent studies in nephrology, which are highly relevant to the care of older adults. The studies cover topics such as removing race adjustment in estimating kidney function, using novel therapeutics to halt CKD progression and improve cardiovascular outcomes, and medication management for short-term pain control in CKD patients.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prevalent and burdensome among older adults in the United States. CKD affects at least 15% of the US population, and adults over 65 comprise the largest subset within this group. In this special article, we highlight key findings of three recent original investigations in nephrology and describe each study, relevance to the care of older adults, and current areas of uncertainty that warrant further investigation. Articles relate to removal of the race adjustment in the estimation of kidney function, the use of novel therapeutics to halt CKD progression and improve cardiovascular outcomes, and medication management for short-term pain control in CKD.
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