Hip Fracture Rate Higher in Non-Dialysis CKD
Patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at elevated risk for hip fracture, according the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at elevated risk for hip fracture, according the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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A recent study suggests that sodium thiosulfate may be an effective treatment for calciphylaxis.
Researchers find an increased risk of death among patients.
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