Hematological, Biochemical and Renal Changes in Patients of Multiple Myeloma Treated with Bortezomib Based Triple Drug Chemotherapy.

Introduction: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a neoplastic clonal plasma cell disorder. Approximately 30% of newly diagnosed MM present with baseline renal dysfunction adversely affecting prognosis and survival. But its outcome has improved with the advent of novel agents.

Study of Red Cell Fragility in Different Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease in Relation to Parathyroid Hormone.

Introduction: Anaemia is one of the common complications associated with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) responsible for the increase in the morbidity and mortality in such patients. Several factors have been attributed to cause renal anaemia, amongst which hyperparathyroidism is one of the less recognised reasons. Most studies have been conducted in this regard in CKD patients undergoing haemodialysis.