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Kidney diseases primarily affect the elderly due to aging kidneys (senescence). This process increases susceptibility to injury and disease progression, necessitating tailored treatment approaches for older adults.

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  • Nephrology
  • Gerontology
  • Pathophysiology

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  • Aging kidneys naturally undergo nephron loss, making them more vulnerable.

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  • To highlight treatment differences for kidney disease patients over 65.

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  • Kidney diseases are predominantly age-related, with senescence exacerbating susceptibility to acute injury and chronic disease progression.
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