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Extreme heat stress in older adults: A punch to the gut, kidneys or more?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: AKI, gastrointenstinal, heat wave, kidney functionOlder adults aged ≥65 years exposed to heat waves are particularly vulnerable to heat injury, which is characterized by hyperthermia (i.e., increased core temperature) and evidence of end-organ damage (e.g.,

Source: Experimental Physiology

DOI: 10.1113/ep092340

Authors: Christopher L. Chapman, Zachary J. Schlader

Institutions: U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, United States Army, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University

Language: English

Topic: Thermoregulation and physiological responses

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,800