Paricalcitol as compared with calcitriol in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Article Abstract:

More research is needed to determine which form of vitamin D is best for patients with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease can cause an overstimulation of the parathyroid glands, which can be prevented by vitamin D derivatives. Two such drugs are paricalcitol and calcitriol, and a study published in 2003 found that paricalcitol might be better than calcitriol.

Editorial, Prevention, Chronic kidney failure

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Survival of patients undergoing hemodialysis with paricalcitol or calcitriol therapy

Article Abstract:

Paricalcitol may be better than calcitriol for prolonging the life of hemodialysis patients, according to a study of 67,399 patients. Both of these drugs are injectable forms of vitamin D, which are given to hemodialysis patients to treat overactive parathyroid glands. Patients who received paricalcitol had 16% lower mortality rates than those who received calcitriol.

Vitamin D, Hemodialysis patients, Alfacalcidol, Calcifediol

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Case 28-2005: A 42-year-old man with weight loss, weakness, and a rash

Article Abstract:

A case study and personal health history of a 42-year old man admitted to hospital due to weight loss, hematuria, debility and rash are reported. Differential diagnosis reveals various disorders, while clinical investigation establishes a case of the Churg-Strauss syndrome.

New England States, Diagnosis, New England, Churg-Strauss syndrome

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