BACKGROUND: Several formulas are available to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
at the bedside. A decrease in GFR has been associated with poorer performance. We …

Background: Few studies have addressed the link between minor renal dysfunction and
mortality in the elderly. Aim: To compare three equations for estimated GFR (eGFR) in …

OBJECTIVE: Many older adults have decreased kidney function. Practitioners should be
informed that no single clinical assessment method is validated in predicting their kidney …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate a new formula for glomerular filtration rate (GFR), derived from
the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study in older people. DESIGN: An …

Objective: Chronic kidney disease is a global public health concern. Glomerular filtration
rate (GFR) prediction based on serum creatinine is used to assess renal function in the …

The progressive decline of renal function with aging is not inevitable, because it is mainly
due to comorbid conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. However, in the elderly …

Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) diminishes with age. Kidney function in the
elderly is often assessed by serum creatinine alone, although it is insensitive in this age …

Estimating the prevalence of renal insufficiency in seniors requiring long-term care.
Background Renal function declines with age, but little is known about the extent of renal …

Recent recommendations emphasize the need to assess kidney function using creatinine-
based predictive equations to optimize the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. The …

Kidney function loss in the elderly results from physiologic aging of the kidney and lifelong
pathologic insults; this translates into a high incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and …