Background We aimed to systematically review and analyze the association between
depression and mortality risk in adults with kidney failure treated by long-term dialysis. Study …

The authors report a negative effect of initiation of dialysis on independent living by patients
80 years of age or older. The data show considerably higher rates of onset of disability after …

Arteriovenous fistula outcomes in the era of the elderly dialysis population. Background The
growth of patients ≥65 years on hemodialysis is increasing. Guidelines recommend …

Dialysis patients are increasingly older and more disabled. In community-dwelling seniors
without kidney disease, falls commonly predict hospitalization, the onset of frailty, and the …

Background: An increasing number of patients starting renal replacement therapy are older
and have complex comorbidity. In keeping with these demographics, an increased number …

Background and objectives: Despite the decreasing incidence of peritonitis among peritoneal
dialysis (PD) patients over time, its occurrence is still associated with significant morbidity …

ABSTRACT. Transplantation offers superior life expectancy and quality of life compared with
dialysis in young patients with end-stage renal failure. However, the initial risks of mortality …

Results Patients were mostly male (64.5%) and Caucasian, with a mean age of 60.5±14.4
years. There were 44 ESIs and 87 peritonitis episodes during the 18-month study. Seven …

Background. As the number of patients aged ≥65 years starting haemodialysis (HD) continues
to increase, more patients are at risk of falls, functional decline and cognitive impairment. …

As a result of the changing dialysis demographics, nephrologists are increasingly faced with
problems traditionally considered to be geriatric issues. The specialty of nephrology has …