Mineral Bone Disease
Prioritize recovery: American Society of Nephrology releases AKI clinical guidance
The American Society of Nephrology released new clinical guidance in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology on the outpatient management of AKI requiring dialysis.
Serum phosphorus levels largely increased since 2013 in US compared with other countries
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.
Resource-limited areas may consider low-dose sevelamer as therapy for hyperphosphatemia
Low-dose sevelamer in combination with a calcium-based phosphorus binder may be used in resource-constrained countries as a second-line therapy for patients with hyperphosphatemia to minimize calcium loading.
Comprehensive guidelines lead to better results for patients with mineral, bone disorders
Kidney disease guidelines paired with checklist and care coordination logs were linked to improved results in patients with mineral and bone disorders, according to a presentation.