Kidney Stones Form in Nearly 2% of Kidney Transplant Recipients
The kidney stone rate appears to have risen among kidney transplant recipients over the past 2 decades, according to investigators.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Sodium Thiosulfate Does Not Improve Calciphylaxis in Chronic Kidney Disease
Currently, there is no approved therapy for calciphylaxis.
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 D Supplementation Less Effective With Higher BMI
Further, baseline vitamin D-related biomarkers lower for individuals with higher BMI
CKD-MBD Biomarkers in Diabetic Foot May Predict Amputation Risk
Foot radiography and serum markers may be effective screening tools for early prevention and therapy.
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.
Paricalcitol Independently Increases Hemoglobin Levels
Paricalcitol Independently Increases Hemoglobin Levels
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