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New hyperparathyroidism study findings have been reported by researchers at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Published in Blood Weekly, November 12th, 2009

"Bone disease is common postrenal transplantation resulting in increased fracture rates and morbidity. The cause is multifactorial including hyperparathyroidism, corticosteroids, and possibly calcium and vitamin D deficiencies," researchers in Adelaide, Australia report.

"The aim of this study was to identify modifiable factors contributing to bone disease in long-term renal transplant (RT) recipients. Ninety-seven RT recipients were prospectively recruited over a 6-month period from a single center. Bone-related parameters were collected including bone mineral density at lumbar spine and total hip sites, serum and urinary markers of bone-turnover and calcium...

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