Renal Function in the Elderly

Renal Function in the Elderly

Although it is generally accepted that renal function declines with increasing age, this should not be assumed in all cases. The estimation of renal function on an individual patient basis is therefore required. This is especially important in patients who are prescribed potentially nephrotoxic agents or chemotherapy which is renally excreted. The measurement of serum creatinine alone is inadeq...

Renal function in the elderly.

Renal size and volume decrease with age, accompanied by intrarenal vascular changes. The number of glomeruli decreases and the mass of the juxtamedullary nephrons falls. The result is a decrease in the filtration area of the glomerular basement membrane and decreased permeability. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is reduced with aging. The GFR is approximated by the endogenous creatinine cl...

The effect of gold nanoparticle on renal function in rats

Objective(s):   This study aimed to address the gold nanoparticle(GNP)-dose and exposure duration effect on the kidney function of rats: in vivo.   Materials and Methods: A total of 32 healthy male Wistar rats were used in this study. Animals were randomly divided into groups, three GNP-treated groups and control group. Group 1, 2 and 3 received. /5 cc of solution containing 5, 10,100 ppm Au vi...

anemia in the elderly after renal transplantation

Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in the Elderly Population

Background: Old age is accompanied by impaired musculoskeletal and nervous system, which may result in low mobility and cognitive problems. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between Physical Activity (PA) and Cognitive Function (CF) among the elderly population. Objectives: ?? Materials & Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 200 old people who were memb...