Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism Management in Chronic Renal Disease

When the kidney fails its intended mission to manage the body’s waste products, physicians must perform multi-level and simultaneous adjustments to replicate kidney function. The management of the body’s absorption, reabsorption, utilization and excretion of calcium and phosphate requires constant f...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Hsu, Chen Hsing (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2006.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • Historical Perspective of Calcium Management in Patients with Chronic Renal Diseases
  • Disorders of Phosphorous Homeostasis in CKD
  • Pathogenesis and Management of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
  • Uremic Toxins in Chronic Renal Failure
  • Calcitriol Metabolism and Action in Chronic Renal Disease
  • Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Nephrolithiasis.