Tag: GNRI
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Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index: Predicting Outcomes in Elderly with Bloodstream Infections
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index: A Valuable Predictor for Elderly with Bloodstream Infections Malnutrition is a common and critical determinant of outcomes in hospitalized patients, especially among the elderly. While bloodstream infections (BSIs) pose severe risks on their own, nutritional status may amplify vulnerability and hinder recovery. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a simple,…
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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…