Mineral metabolism, bone histomorphometry and vascular calcification in alternate night nocturnal haemodialysis.

Background: Poor control of bone mineral metabolism (BMM) is associated with renal osteodystrophy and mortality in dialysis-dependent patients. The authors explored the efficacy of alternate nightly home haemodialysis (ANHHD) in controlling BMM parameters and its effects on bone mineral density and histomorphometry.

Methods: In this prospective observational study, 26 patients on home haemodialysis (3-5 h, 3.