Geriatric nephrology
Geriatric nephrology is the branch of internal medicine and geriatric medicine that deals with diseases of the kidney
As more and more people suffer from chronic kidney disease, especially among the elderly, the demand for geriatric nephrology also increases. As a field, geriatric nephrology is a growing subspecialty of geriatrics. Patients who are living longer may acquire diseases that accelerate chronic kidney disease, which often remains undetected until patients are confronted with the sudden need for dialysis.
International society[edit | edit source]
International Society for Geriatric Urology and Nephrology[1] is dedicated to this issue and has its own journal.[2]
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Books[edit | edit source]
A book about geriatric nephrology was published in 1986[3] by Bernard Davis, M. Michelis.
American society of nephrology[edit | edit source]
The American Society of Nephrology has a grant in Geriatric Nephrology.[4]
Median age for dialysis[edit | edit source]
In the United States, the median age of patients starting dialysis is 64.8 years old, yet the fastest growing segment of the dialysis population is 75 years and older.[5]
Role of geriatric nephrology[edit | edit source]
Geriatric nephrology emphasizes early identification and aggressive intervention, as well as the incorporation of geriatric and palliative care principles that emphasize independence and functionality.
Fast facts[edit | edit source]
Fast Stats 15% of US adults—37 million people—are estimated to have CKD. Most (9 in 10) adults with CKD do not know they have it. 1 in 2 people with very low kidney function who are not on dialysis do not know they have CKD.
According to current estimates:
CKD is more common in people aged 65 years or older (38%) than in people aged 45–64 years (13%) or 18–44 years (7%). CKD is more common in women (15%) than men (12%). CKD is more common in non-Hispanic blacks (16%) than in non-Hispanic whites (13%) or non-Hispanic Asians (12%).
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