… Tamura, MD, Francesca Tentori, MD, Anca Tilea, MPH, Lan Tong, MS, Megan Turf, BA,
Dongyu Wang, MS, Mia Wang, MS, Kenneth Woodside, MD, April Wyncott, MPH, MBA, Xin Xin, …

BACKGROUND: Abnormalities in serum calcium, phosphorus, and parathyroid hormone (PTH)
concentrations are common in patients with chronic kidney disease and have been …

Background. Levels of physical exercise among haemodialysis patients are low. Increased
physical activity in this population has been associated with improved health-related quality …

Altered bone structure and function contribute to the high rates of fractures in dialysis patients
compared to the general population. Fracture events may increase the risk of subsequent …

Results Median parathyroid hormone increased from phase 1 to phase 4 in all regions except
for Japan, where it remained stable. Prescriptions of intravenous vitamin D analogs and …

Mortality rates for maintenance hemodialysis patients are much higher than the general
population and are even greater soon after starting dialysis. Here we analyzed mortality patterns …

Results Although participant mean age increased over time in all DOPPS countries, the
percentage of elderly varied widely. Overall, comorbidities and malnutrition were more common …

Background Survival and quality of life for patients on hemodialysis therapy remain poor
despite substantial research efforts. Existing trials often report surrogate outcomes that may not …

Background. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are highly prone to cardiovascular
disease for a number of reasons. At the time of starting renal replacement treatment, their …

Before the introduction of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) in 1989, repeated transfusions
given to patients with end-stage renal disease caused iron overload, and the need for …