Tag: bloodstream infection
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GNRI Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Elderly BSI Patients
Introduction Bloodstream infections (BSIs) pose a severe threat to elderly patients, who are disproportionately affected by malnutrition and frailty. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), a simple calculator using albumin, height, and weight, has emerged as a practical tool for predicting morbidity and mortality in hospitalized seniors. This retrospective study from a large Beijing tertiary…
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GNRI Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Elderly with Infections: A Retrospective Study
Why GNRI matters for the elderly with bloodstream infections Bloodstream infections (BSIs) place a heavy burden on hospitalized patients, and the impact is often worse in older adults. Malnutrition is a common comorbidity in the elderly and can worsen infection outcomes by impairing immune function and healing. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a…