ACTH May Be Useful for Membranous Nephropathy
In a 5-year follow-up study, 27 of 28 patients treated with adrenocorticotropic hormone had complete or partial remission.
In a 5-year follow-up study, 27 of 28 patients treated with adrenocorticotropic hormone had complete or partial remission.
For the first time, researchers have estimated the prevalence and incidence of the disorder.
An eGFR below 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 was associated with a 55% increased risk of death from cancer versus an eGFR of 90 or higher.
Use is associated with fewer hospitalizations versus sevelamer carbonate and calcium acetate.
In mice with and without CKD, phosphorus levels decreased by an average of 35% by 6 hours after injection with long-acting PTH.
It also was associated with high hemoglobin levels and reduced levels of C-reactive protein.
Protein levels found to modify the effect of serum phosphorus with mortality in hemodialysis patients.
In 3 trials, the annual cost for preventing 1 patient from being transfused varied from $61,188 to $317,988.
A level of 7 mg/dL or higher is associated with a 62% increased risk compared with lower levels.
Younger age and longer dialysis vintage associated with greater likelihood of having the operation.