Physical functioning and mortality in very old patients on dialysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2019.103918
Abstract: BACKGROUND Old patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) represent an increasing segment of the ESKD population maintained on chronic dialysis treatment. Quality of life (QoL) is notoriously poor in ESKD but relationship between QoL and… read more here.
Keywords: physical functioning; power; mortality; old patients ... See more keywords
Is polypharmacy associated with mortality in the very old: Findings from the Newcastle 85+ Study
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DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15211
Abstract: Polypharmacy is common in the very old (≥85 years), where little is known about its association with mortality. We aimed to investigate the association between polypharmacy and all‐cause mortality in the very old, over an 11‐year… read more here.
Keywords: polypharmacy; polypharmacy associated; newcastle study; mortality ... See more keywords
Grandparenting, Social Relations, and Mortality in Old Age.
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DOI: 10.1177/01640275211015433
Abstract: Guided by a convoy model of social relations, this study investigates the relationships between grandparenting status, social relations, and mortality among community-dwelling grandparents age 65 and older who are caring for their grandchildren. The data… read more here.
Keywords: relations mortality; age; mortality; grandparenting social ... See more keywords