Chronic kidney disease is a progressive disease with no cure and high morbidity and
mortality that occurs commonly in the general adult population, especially in people with …

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently experience unpleasant symptoms.
These can be gastrointestinal (constipation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea), psychological …

Results In total, 107 patients chose CM, and 204 chose RRT. Patients choosing CM were
older (mean±SD: 83±4.5 versus 76±4.4 years; P< 0.001). The Davies comorbidity scores did …

Results Nondialysis patients were older than the predialysis group (82 versus 67 years; P<
0.001) but had similar eGFR at the first clinic visit (16 ml/min per 1.73 m 2; P= 0.92). Of the …

Comprehensive conservative (nondialytic) kidney care is widely recognized and delivered
but until recently, has not been clearly defined. We provide a clear definition of …

Despite the growing number of frail and older patients with eGFR< 45 mL/min/1.73 m2, most
studies still exclude this population, so providing guidance on the management of these …

Background Older adults with advanced CKD have significant pain, other symptoms, and
disability. To help ensure that care is consistent with patients' values, nephrology providers …

Results Of 7451 identified citations, we included 30 articles that reported on 35 associations.
Mean age was> 60 years old in 73% of the studies, and geriatric conditions were highly …

Importance Although maintenance dialysis is a treatment choice with potential benefits and
harms, little is known about care practices for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease …

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