Association of Oral Calcitriol with Improved Survival in Nondialyzed CKD

kavin submitted, created time 7 months 4 weeks (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

As we know, parenteral vitamin D is associated with improved survival among long-term hemodialysis patients. This paper tells us that association of calcitriol with improved survival was not statistically different across baseline parathyroid hormone levels. Calcitriol use was associated with a greater risk for hypercalcemia. In conclusion, oral calcitriol use is associated with lower mortality in nondialysis patients with CKD.

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What is the best way of screening hemodialysis patients for latent tuberculosis?

daphne submitted, created time 1 year 8 months (www.nature.com)

"Tuberculosis can exist in one of two forms: active or latent. The lifetime risk of latent tuberculosis developing into active disease depends on many factors, including suppressed immunity and intercurrent illnesses. It is particularly important to ensure that patients who are at high risk of reactivation complete their full course of treatment. Early identification of latent tuberculosis requires foolproof screening guidelines, and aids the close observation and follow-up of these patients."

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Comparison of nutritional and inflammatory markers in dialysis patients with reduced appetite1

athena submitted, created time 1 year 10 months (www.ajcn.org)

Anorexia is common in chronic kidney disease and worsens as the disease progresses. Sex hormones and inflammatory cytokines may be related to feeding behavior.

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