Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Guidance on Cinacalcet Use in Pediatric Dialysis

Publish Date November 20, 2019

In a position statement on cinacalcet use in children on dialysis, the authors emphasized avoiding hypocalcemia.

High Predialysis PTH Predicts Increased Risk for Uncontrolled PTH

Publish Date November 19, 2019

In a study, PTH exceeding 600 pg/mL prior to initiation of dialysis was associated with persistently high PTH in the first year of hemodialysis.

Parathyroidectomy May Offer Survival Edge in SHPT

Publish Date November 8, 2019

In a study, patients with severe secondary hyperparathyroidism appeared to benefit the most from surgery.

Intradialytic Hypotension Linked to High Calcium, PTH

Publish Date November 7, 2019

In a study of hemodialysis patients, hypercalcemia accompanied by high parathyroid hormone levels was associated with nearly 2.6-fold increased odds of intradialytic hypotension.

Thermal Ablation, Parathyroidectomy Show Similar Efficacy in SHPT

Publish Date October 3, 2019

Thermal ablation and parathyroidectomy (PTx) both effectively treat secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), according to research.

Earlier Parathyroidectomy May Ease Tumoral Calcinosis

Publish Date October 3, 2019

In a study, 5 of 9 hemodialysis patients undergoing total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation experienced regression of tumoral calcinosis.

Medication Use Low in Non-Dialysis CKD-MBD

Publish Date October 2, 2019

Prescriptions of drugs to treat chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorders varies widely by country, but it is generally low, a study found.

Study: Adding Cinacalcet to Vitamin D Does Not Improve PTH

Publish Date October 1, 2019

A new meta-analysis found that cinacalcet plus vitamin D combination therapy and vitamin D monotherapy have similar effects on parathyroid hormone levels in dialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Study: Higher-Dose Dialysate Calcium Better for SHPT

Publish Date July 30, 2019

For patients on peritoneal dialysis, 1.75 vs 1.25 mmol/L dialysate calcium was superior at reducing intact parathyroid hormone levels, meta-analysis revealed.

Calcitriol Loading May Not Prevent Post-PTx Hungry Bone Syndrome

Publish Date July 29, 2019

In a small study, hungry bone syndrome developed in nearly 29% of patients despite receiving high-dose calcitriol prior to total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation.