High dose ESAs are associated with high iPTH levels in hemodialysis patients with end-stage kidney disease: a retrospective analysis

Objective: Anemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism are the two most common complications associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are widely used in the management of anemia in hemodialysis patients. A reverse correlation has been established between hy...

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Main Authors: Lan eChen, Yi-sheng eLing, Chun-hua eLin, Jin-Xuan eHe, Tian-Jun eGuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpubh.2015.00258/full