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How is calcium/phosphate homeostasis managed in renal failure?
The kidney helps to maintain the balance of calcium and phosphate
in the body. Therapeutically, this is achieved by dietary
control, the use of phosphate binders, and administration
of Vitamin D analogues.
For a further discussion: Morlidge C and Richards T. (12
May 2001) Pharmaceutical Journal 266: no7147 p655-657.
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T. (1997) Renal Nursing. Bailliere Tindal, London.
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Bhandari
S and Turney J. (1996) Survivors of Acute
Renal Failure Who Do Not Recover Function. Quarterly
Journal of Medicine. 89: 415 - 421.
3)
The
Renal Association. (1997) Treatment of Adult Patients With
Renal Failure. Recommended Standards and Audit Measures
(2nd Ed). The Renal Association, London.
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