Parathyroid hormone (PTH) has an important role in the maintenance of serum calcium
levels. It activates renal 1α-hydroxylase and increases the synthesis of the active form of …

Background The precise origin of phosphate that is removed during hemodialysis remains
unclear; only a minority comes from the extracellular space. One possibility is that the …

Patients on hemodialysis are exposed to calcium via the dialysate at least three times a
week. Changes in serum calcium vary according to calcium mass transfer during dialysis …

Background Hungry bone syndrome is characterized by prolonged and severe
hypocalcemia following parathyroidectomy. Previously, we reported that preoperative …

Managing mineral bone disease (MBD) could reduce cardiovascular risk and improve the
survival of dialysis patients. Our study focuses on the impact of calcium bath exposure in …

Phosphate balance during dialysis and after kidney transplan... : Current Opinion in
Nephrology and Hypertension Phosphate balance during dialysis and after kidney …

Hyperphosphatemia is associated with cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality. 1
Although phosphate removal during hemodialysis (HD) is a cornerstone of …

Immobilization and prolonged bed rest are harmful to the skeleton, which suffers increased
resorption, and contribute to reducing survival rates among patients in critical care units. We …

Patients on hemodialysis are exposed to calcium via the dialysate at least three times a
week. Changes in serum calcium vary according to calcium mass transfer during dialysis …

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as an abnormality of the renal
structure or function, present for more than three months, with implications for health as a …