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practitioners' knowledge of medicine and the care they can offer patients.
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Continuing Education in Nephrology for Nurses and Renal Dietitians: Modern Management of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
The objective of this teleconference and slide monograph is to describe current understanding regarding
epidemiology, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of secondary HPT in CKD, and to suggest
modern, evidence-based treatment options for patients. In addition to the monograph, you will find a
bibliography and suggested reading list for further review of the subject matter.
To register, download the invitation and follow instructions, or call 888-524-4057.
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A Clinical Update for Renal Dietitians: Strategies for Improving Outcomes in Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
The purpose of this monograph is to describe current understanding regarding the development of secondary HPT in CKD, examine the link between abnormal mineral metabolism and increased mortality, and present a review of treatment options with special attention to the availability of new therapies.There are a number of recent advances in understanding the roles of traditional and emerging therapies, like calcimimetics, for treatment of secondary HPT in CKD.These emerging therapies provide potentially more effective and safe treatments for abnormal mineral metabolism in patients with CKD.
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Strategies for Reducing Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Fractures and the Need for Parathyroidectomy in Renal Disease
This educational monograph, a supplement to the 2005 American Society of Nephrology symposium, reviews the role of traditional and emerging calcimimetic therapies for secondary HPT in chronic kidney disease. It evaluates the effectiveness of calcimimetics in achieving and maintaining current targets for mineral homeostasis and describes options for long-term treatment based on clinical trial data.
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From Bench to Bedside: Current Advances in the Clinical Management of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
The objective of this annotated slide monograph is to describe current understanding regarding
epidemiology, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of secondary HPT in CKD, and to suggest
modern, evidence-based treatment options for patients. In addition to the monograph, you will find a
bibliography and suggested reading list for further review of the subject matter.
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