Publications by authors named "Irene Sitzia"
Introduction: Epidemiological data relating to the prevalence and incidence of Fabry disease (FD) and other Lysosomal Storage diseases (LSDs) are largely underestimated and not yet well known. Distribution of the disease varies according to geographical area and to ethnic origin. Heterozygous females are also at risk of contracting severe and multi-symptomatic forms of FD.
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- The study focuses on how residual renal function (RRF) and phosphate excretion (phosphaturia) influence health outcomes in patients on infrequent hemodialysis, which traditionally has received little attention.
- The authors hypothesize that increased phosphaturia can positively affect cardiovascular events and mortality in these patients, suggesting its importance in overall health management.
- Results show that patients on infrequent hemodialysis have a significant urinary phosphate output, leading to a neutral or negative phosphate balance, indicating that maintaining RRF can enhance survival and lower cardiovascular risks compared to those on more frequent dialysis.