Parathyroidectomy Has No Effect on Kidney Function in Older Adults With PHPT
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
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Hyperparathyroidism Linked to Kidney Graft Dysfunction in Children
Study findings suggest strict PTH control might help preserve kidney graft function in children.
CKD Progression Risk Factors in Children Identified
The National Kidney Foundation recently hosted a scientific workshop to improve the clinical care of children with CKD.
Vitamin D3 Does Not Improve Cardiovascular, Cancer Outcomes
The VITAL randomized clinical trial tested vitamin D and marine omega-3 fatty acid supplements in the primary prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Active Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in SHPT
Active vitamin D does not appear to improve bone strength or reduce fracture risk beyond PTH suppression in patients on dialysis.
Etelcalcetide Use Fell After Change in Dialysis Payment Bundle
On January 1, 2021, calcimimetics such as etelcalcetide were no longer reimbursed using the Transitional Drug Add-On Payment Adjustment.
Severe Hyperparathyroidism Tied With Impaired Nutrition
Investigators examined the trajectory of nutrition parameters in patients on hemodialysis by degree of hyperparathyroidism.
New Review Highlights Calciphylaxis in Kidney Diseases
Patients with calciphylaxis benefit from multidisciplinary care including nephrology, dermatology, and palliative care, according to a new review.
Higher Vitamin D Levels Correlate With Lower PTH in CKD Population
The 2017 KDIGO guideline for CKD-MBD may be too conservative, according to investigators.
High Parathyroid Hormone Levels Predict Worse Outcomes in Dialysis Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Strict management of secondary hyperparathyroidism may be necessary to improve prognosis in patients on dialysis who have coronary artery disease requiring percutaneous coronary intervention.
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