Anaemia is a common consequence of chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, the risk
factors for its development and its impact on outcomes have not been well synthesised …

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 & Aims Although a low plasma level of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) is
a marker of cirrhosis, it is not clear whether BCAA supplements affect disease progression …

Purpose Prognostic nutritional index (PNI), a composite indicator of inflammation and
nutritional status, has recently been recognized as an independent prognostic marker for …

En los últimos años el concepto de fragilidad como «estado de prediscapacidad» se ha
extendido de forma amplia en todos los que trabajamos en beneficio de la persona mayor …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common in middle aged and
older adult individuals. DM may accelerate the aging process, and the age-related declines …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with cognitive impairment in
general population. We assessed the association between kidney and cognitive functions in …

Objectives: Acute kidney injury frequently complicates critical illness and is associated with
high morbidity and mortality. Frailty is common in critical illness survivors, but little is known …

Purpose The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been rising steadily in the
elderly population. We studied the rate of progression of CKD in this population and the …

Multidimensional health function impairments are common in older patients with chronic
kidney disease (CKD). The purpose of this study was to explore whether the risk or severity …