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Geriatric nephrology is the branch of internal medicine and geriatric medicine that deals with diseases of the kidney It is a growing subspecialty of geriatrics. Patients who are living longer may acquire diseases that accelerate chronic kidney disease, which often remains undetected until patients are confronted with the sudden need for dialysis. International Society for Geriatric Urology and Nephrology〔(Geriatric nephrology & urology )〕 is dedicated to this issue and has its own journal.〔(Geriatric Nephrology and Urology journal )〕 A book about geriatric nephrology was published in 1986〔(Geriatric Nephrology )〕 by Bernard Davis, M. Michelis. The American Society of Nephrology has a grant in Geriatric Nephrology.〔(ASN-ASP Junior Development Grant in Geriatric Nephrology )〕 In the United States, the median age of patients starting dialysis is 64.8 years old, yet the fastest growing segment of the dialysis population is 75 years and older.〔(Geriatric nephrology ) at Mount Sinai Hospital〕 Geriatric nephrology emphasizes early identification and aggressive intervention, as well as the incorporation of geriatric and palliative care principles that emphasize independence and functionality. == References == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Geriatric nephrology」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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