Natural Vitamin D Supplement Effective for Nondialysis CKD-MBD
Over 33 months, the 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of ergocalciferol recipients increased significantly from 15.14 to 37.32 ng/mL.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Erectile Dysfunction Predicts Higher Risk of Osteoporosis
Low testosterone levels may be a contributing factor.
Loop Diuretics May Increase SHPT Risk in Non-Dialysis CKD
SHPT risk was 4 times higher among patients taking furosemide vs hydrochlorothiazide.
Why SHPT Remains Difficult to Treat
The control of phosphorus is underappreciated, for example.
ED Patients at Higher Risk of Hip Fracture
Almost quadruple the risk found among Asian men with erectile dysfunction.
SHPT Risk Linked to eGFR in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
High intact parathyroid hormone levels were associated with a lower estimated glomerular filtration rate.
CKD Severity Linked to Low BMD, Hip Fracture, and Mortality
The risk of dying following a hip fracture was 6.5 times higher for patients with severe CKD than for those with normal kidney function or mild CKD.
Bisphosphonates May Protect Bone Density of Diabetic Women
Fracture risk may be lower with bisphosphonates in women with diabetes.
Restricting Dietary Protein and Phosphorus May Improve CKD-MBD
Very low protein intake was not superior to traditional low protein diets, however.
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