J Aging Res
August 2020
Background: Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is a public health problem worldwide. Kidney transplantation (KT) is the best treatment for elderly patients' longevity and quality of life.
Objectives: The primary endpoint was to compare elderly versus younger KT recipients by analyzing the risk covariables involved in worsening renal function, proteinuria, graft loss, and death one year after KT.
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and smoking are public health problems.
Objective: To assess smoking as a risk factor for progression of CKD.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review in Medline, LILACS, SciELO, Google Scholar, Embase and Trials.