Abstract
The traditional treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism, which affects many patients with chronic kidney disease and is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, is not very effective. Recent approaches to its management include the use of vitamin D analogues, non-calcium non-aluminium containing phosphate binders, and calcimimetics.
Keywords: Hyperparathyroidism, bone metabolism, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, vitamin D, calciumsensing receptor, calcimimetics, cinacalcet HCl
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: New Perspectives in the Management of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Volume: 7 Issue: 6
Author(s): Francesco Locatelli, Monica Limardo and Giuseppe Pontoriero
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Keywords: Hyperparathyroidism, bone metabolism, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, vitamin D, calciumsensing receptor, calcimimetics, cinacalcet HCl
Abstract: The traditional treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism, which affects many patients with chronic kidney disease and is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, is not very effective. Recent approaches to its management include the use of vitamin D analogues, non-calcium non-aluminium containing phosphate binders, and calcimimetics.
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Francesco Locatelli , Monica Limardo and Giuseppe Pontoriero , New Perspectives in the Management of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2007; 7 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955707780859387
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955707780859387 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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