How accurately can we assess kidney function in the elderly? This article examines the challenges and considerations in measuring renal function in older adults, highlighting the structural and functional changes that occur with age. The author notes the progressive loss of renal mass and decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) observed in many elderly individuals, while also acknowledging that stable renal function is possible. The accurate measurement of kidney health becomes very important in this article. The study underscores the need for careful evaluation of renal function in elderly subjects, considering both age-related changes and the potential influence of underlying diseases, due to structural and functional changes resulting from age and diseases affecting the kidney. Keywords: medicine, health sciences, gerontology, geriatrics.
This review on measuring renal function in old age aligns with Reviews in Clinical Gerontology's focus on health and aging. By addressing the specific challenges of assessing renal function in elderly individuals, the article contributes to the journal's goal of improving clinical practice and promoting better health outcomes for older adults.
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