Publications by authors named "James Lynch Bailey"
Article Synopsis
- Geriatric nephrology emerged in the 1980s to address the growing elderly population expected in the 21st century, leading to increased clinical research and educational initiatives.
- Current treatment methodologies prioritize patients' biological age over chronological age, enabling more elderly patients to receive advanced diagnostics and potential kidney transplants.
- Despite progress in integrating geriatrics into nephrology, the article emphasizes the ongoing need for further research and improvements in care for the elderly.
Objective: To determine the difference in the rate of change of serum albumin levels between protein-energy malnourished patients who receive intensive dietary counseling and patients who receive a special oral liquid nutritional supplement (Nepro; Ross Products, Division Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH).
Design: Participants with serum albumin values < or =3.5 g/dL (bromocresol green) or 3.