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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nephrology
    • Urology

    Context:

    • Frequent observation of alkaline urine in elderly populations of both sexes.
    • Alkalinity in urine is a common finding in geriatric patients.

    Purpose:

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    • To explore the link between alkaline urine and urinary tract infections in older adults.

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    • Latent renal failure with secondary hyperparathyroidism is hypothesized as a primary cause for urine alkalinization in the elderly.
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  • Informs clinical suspicion for renal dysfunction in elderly patients presenting with alkaline urine.