Effect of Lanthanum Carbonate on All-Cause Mortality in Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Conclusion: Compared with standard therapy, LC reduced all-cause mortality in patients on hemodialysis but did not decrease the risk of cardiovascular events. The decrease in serum phosphorus level was similar between LC and the other phosphate binders, but the risk of hypercalcemia was lower in patients who received LC.Kidney Blood Press Res 2018;43:536 –544
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research