Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

Hyperbaric Oxygen May Help Ease Calciphylaxis

June 22, 2023

Hyperbaric oxygen was added to conventional multidisciplinary care for calciphylaxis.

Meta-analysis reveals a significantly increased risk only in male patients.

Kidney Stones Form in Nearly 2% of Kidney Transplant Recipients

May 24, 2023

The kidney stone rate appears to have risen among kidney transplant recipients over the past 2 decades, according to investigators.

Sodium Thiosulfate Does Not Improve Calciphylaxis in Chronic Kidney Disease

May 22, 2023

Currently, there is no approved therapy for calciphylaxis.

Parathyroidectomy Has No Effect on Kidney Function in Older Adults With PHPT

April 17, 2023

Parathyroidectomy linked to reduced hazard of sustained decline in eGFR of at least 50% from baseline among those younger than 60 but not those aged 60 years and older

Girl in hospital bed attended by mother and doctor

Hyperparathyroidism Linked to Kidney Graft Dysfunction in Children

February 7, 2023

Study findings suggest strict PTH control might help preserve kidney graft function in children.

Vitamin D Supplementation Less Effective With Higher BMI

February 1, 2023

Further, baseline vitamin D-related biomarkers lower for individuals with higher BMI

CKD-MBD Biomarkers in Diabetic Foot May Predict Amputation Risk

January 9, 2023

Foot radiography and serum markers may be effective screening tools for early prevention and therapy.

Vitamin D3 Does Not Improve Cardiovascular, Cancer Outcomes

November 14, 2022

The VITAL randomized clinical trial tested vitamin D and marine omega-3 fatty acid supplements in the primary prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.