Overview of the 2017 KDIGO CKD-MBD Update: Practice Implications for Adult Hemodialysis Patients
Renal dietitians play a pivotal role in the ongoing management of chronic kidney disease in patients on hemodialysis. Awareness of changes to clinical practice guidelines that may impact laboratory parameters associated with chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder is important for optimal patient care. In this article, the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline Update recommendations related to the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adults on hemodialysis are reviewed and treatment implications for renal dietitians discussed.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Judith Beto, Nisha Bhatt, Teresa Gerbeling, Chhaya Patel, Debra Drayer Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
More News: Chronic Kidney Disease | Dialysis | Hemodialysis | Hyperparathyroidism | Laboratory Medicine | Nutrition | Urology & Nephrology