Renal osteodystrophy (ROD), which is most evident in patients on renal replacement therapy (RRT), usually begins when the kidney function starts to deteriorate. In the past two decades, the prevalence of high turnover ROD has decreased while low bone turnover has become increasingly recognized. Secondary hyperparathyroidism represents a common disorder in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD); it develops as a result of hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia and impaired synthesis of renal vitamin D with reduction in serum calcitriol levels. Patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism have a range of symptoms that affect their quality of life.
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Research Article: Health Science Journal
Research Article: Health Science Journal
Research Article: Health Science Journal
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Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Journal of Nursing and Health Studies
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Journal of Nursing and Health Studies
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Journal of Nursing and Health Studies
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