Relationship between parathyroid hormone and serum creatinine levels in chronic kidney disease patients

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a chronic and progressive disease characterized by renal dysfunction due to the decrease of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Hyperparathyroidism—an elevation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a complication of CKD. Objective of the study: The present...

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Main Authors: Radhika Chowdary, Prasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KIMS Foundation and Research Center 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical and Scientific Research
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Online Access:http://jmsronline.com/article.aspx?ID=Parathyroid-hormone-and-serum-creatinine-levels-in-chronic-kidney-disease