Effect of end-stage renal disease on the quality of life of older patients
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A controlled cross-sectional study has been carried out to study the ef fect of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on quality of life (QOL) of older patients. It was found that if dialysis initiation is planned, ESRD, in older patients has no more effect on QOL than other diseases, but that if d ialysis is unplanned, severely impaired QOL results. Predialysis care is important for these patients.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Estimation of glomerular filtration rate in older patients with chronic renal insufficiency: is the modification of diet in renal disease formula an improvement?
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A new formula for Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) derived from the Modification of Diet in Renal Diseases (MDRD) study in older people is evaluated. An observational study of the performance of MDRD formula is compared with other formulae for the evaluation.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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The relationship between sociodemographic factors and oral health-related quality of life in dentate and edentulous community-dwelling older adults
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A study on the influence of sociodemographic factors, on the dental health of elderly individuals, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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