Intra-abdominal abscess in older patients: two atypical presentations to the Acute Medical Unit.

An abscess is a localised collection of necrotic tissue, white cells and bacteria, collectively forming pus. Intra-abdominal abscesses can occur viscerally (e.g.

Natural history and predictors of faster glomerular filtration rate decline in a referred population of older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Aim: To study the natural history and predictors of faster glomerular filtration rate (GFR) decline in a referred population of older patients (aged ≥ 65 years) with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: A retrospective medical record analysis in an outpatient diabetes clinic for older patients. Baseline characteristics and blood pressure readings for each clinic visit were recorded.