NKF 2014 Spring Clinical Meeting

A pharmacist and nurse failed to realize a patient was prescribed a fatal dose of potassium.

NKF 2014 General News

Pamidronate May Work As Calciphylaxis Therapy

By

Jody A. Charnow

April 23, 2014

Three patients treated with the bisphosphonate experienced resolution of necrotic ulcers.

Dietary phosphorus can throw off serum phosphorus test results.

NKF 2014 Hyperphosphatemia

Limiting Phosphorus Additives Aids Phosphatemia Control

By

Stephan Cho

April 23, 2014

Researchers observed reduced phosphorus levels in HD patients whose diet restricted intake of phosphorus additives.

NKF 2014 Anemia

Phosphate Binder May Eliminate Need for IV Iron

By

Jody A. Charnow

April 23, 2014

Iron absorbed from oral ferric citrate boosted iron stores and sustained hemoglobin levels.

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Gross specimens of a hypertensive kidney (top) and healthy kidney (bottom).

Ascorbic Acid Found to Reduce Darbepoetin Requirement