Bone and Mineral Metabolism Disorders News

While SGLT2 inhibitors are often associated with bone and mineral metabolism irregularities, it remains unclear if these are linked to higher fracture risk in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to recently published research.

Plant-based protein may preserve kidney function and help manage chronic kidney disease in certain patients, but current research remains limited to inform clinical direction, according to published data.

AUSTIN, Texas — In this video at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings, Glenn W. Brietzke, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, discusses his award-winning poster presentation at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.

AUSTIN, Texas —Results from a poster presentation here showed that patients with uncontrolled gout treated with the combined therapy of pegloticase and methotrexate saw a reduction in gout symptoms as well as a stable eGFR.

The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Boston Scientific Corporation for its LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System, according to a press release.

Compared with patients in European countries and Japan, patients using in-center hemodialysis in the United States showed a significant increase in serum phosphorous levels , according to data published in Kidney Medicine.

Ardelyx Inc. has been granted an appeal to a complete response letter issued last year by the FDA regarding the company’s new drug application for its phosphate absorption inhibitor drug Xphozah.

Shivam Joshi, MD, knows he has few options for his patients on dialysis when it comes to the management of hyperphosphatemia. And none are very effective.

The FDA is investigating the risk of severe hypocalcemia in patients on dialysis treated with the osteoporosis drug Prolia, according to a drug safety communication.

ORLANDO — Using a real-time potassium monitoring device in patients on hemodialysis saves more money than the usual care and increases quality of life, according to a presenter at ASN Kidney Week.