The assessment of renal function in relation to the use of drugs in elderly in nursing homes; a cohort study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Renal function decreases with age. Dosage adjustment according to renal function is indicated for many drugs, in order to avoid adverse reactions of medications and/or aggravation of renal impairment. There are several ways to assess...
Main Authors: | Mölstad Sigvard, Östgren Carl, Lannering Christina, Modig Sara, Midlöv Patrik |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/1 |
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