Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Testing technique could lengthen lifespan of dialysis patients

A new testing method can better detect potentially fatal hormone imbalances in patients with end-stage kidney disease, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Routine cinacalcet for end stage kidney disease not warranted

Cinacalcet, a drug commonly given to patients with end stage kidney disease to help keep phosphorus and parathyroid blood levels within a target range and has few patient level clinical benefits and several adverse effects, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Impact of osteoporosis tx on spinal fusion unclear

(HealthDay)—The effect of osteoporosis therapies (bisphosphonate drugs and intermittent parathyroid hormone [PTH]) on spinal fusion is unclear, according to a review published in the February issue of The Spine Journal.

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