ABSTRACT Introduction: Digital radiography (DRx) may provide a suitable alternative to investigate mineral and bone disorder (MBD) and loss of bone density (BD) in rodent models of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The objective of this study was to use DRx to evaluate BD in CKD rats, and to evaluate the co...
ABSTRACT Introduction: The diagnosis and treatment of mineral and bone disorder of chronic kidney disease (CKD-MBD) is a challenge for nephrologists and health managers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, biochemical profile, and drugs associated with CKD-MBD. Methods: Cross-sectiona...
Introduction: Renal osteodystrophy includes the complete range of mineral metabolism disordes that affect the skeleton in patients with chronic renal failure. Patients and Methods: 200 patients with end-stage renal disease and on dialysis were investigated regarding the clinical, biochemical and histolog...
