Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Alaa S. Awad

Publications

• Review Article
  Management of Diabetic Nephropathy in the Elderly: Special Considerations
  Author(s): Emaad M. Abdel-Rahman, Tarek Alhamad, Brian Reeves W and Alaa S. AwadEmaad M. Abdel-Rahman, Tarek Alhamad, Brian Reeves W and Alaa S. Awad
  
  The incidence and prevalence of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) secondary to Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) have been progressively increasing, reaching pandemic proportions over the past 20 years. Diabetes mellitus is responsible for more than 40% of all cases of ESRD in the United States. Despite that, the treatment of DN is still suboptimal. Both the elderly and diabetic populations are among the fastest growing categories. While several guidelines are available for management of DN in the general population, elderly patients have unique characteristics that may require adaptation of the general therapeutic guidelines used for the general population. Current therapy directed at delaying the progression of DN in elderly includes optimal glycemic and blood pressure control, proteinuria/albuminuria reduction, interruption of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system through the use of angiot.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000124

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