Calciphylaxis

The DASH diet has led to improvements in insulin sensitivity for those who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. A study revealed A1C levels decreased by roughly 2% while fasting blood glucose levels decreased by 29% under this diet. While the DASH diet is meant to reduce hypertension, it also reduces weight, allowing for improved glycemic control for people with type 2 diabetes.

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

New Calciphylaxis Risk Factor Identified

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Natasha Persaud

April 6, 2020

In a case-control study, unintentional weight loss within 6 months emerged as a new calciphylaxis risk factor in hemodialysis patients.

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Kidney Week 2019

Vitamin K Shows Promise for Calciphylaxis

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Jody A. Charnow

November 7, 2019

First-ever randomized controlled trial of a treatment for calciphylaxis demonstrated improvements in survival, pain, and lesion size.

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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Vitamin K Antagonists, Liver Dysfunction Implicated in Calciphylaxis

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Natasha Persaud

April 10, 2019

In a small study, vitamin K antagonist use and liver dysfunction emerged as the most important factors in the development of calciphylaxis.

Calciphylaxis bruise

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Calciphylaxis in CKD Patients Linked to Hypercoagulable Conditions

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Jody A. Charnow

December 13, 2017

In patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, lupus anticoagulant and combined thrombophilia occur more frequently in those with versus without calciphylaxis, case-control study shows.

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NKF 2017 Spring Meeting

A Case of Calciphylaxis Without CKD or ESRD

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Natasha Persaud

April 22, 2017

A patient experienced painful skin ulcers despite having normal renal function.

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