Controlling Bone Disease Improves Survival Of Hemodialysis Patients
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 12:07
in Health & Medicine
Consistently maintaining certain blood levels of markers of bone metabolism and disease can prolong the lives of patients on hemodialysis, according to a new study. The findings indicate that keeping parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorous levels in control is critically important for dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease.