Prevalence and outcomes associated with hypocalcaemia and hypercalcaemia among pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients with mineral and bone disorder.

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disease (CKD-MBD) is a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) involving derangements in serum calcium and phosphate. This study aims to evaluate hypo- and hypercalcaemia and their associated outcomes among pre-dialysis CKD patients.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed and included all adult CKD stage 4-stage 5 patients who were on treatment for CKD-MBD between 2016 and 2017.

Complementary and alternative medicine therapies for uremic pruritus - A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Introduction: Uremic pruritus (UP) is one of the most bothersome symptoms among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The pathophysiology of UP remains elusive, resulting in limited treatment options. The inability of standard medical treatments to provide effective relief has piqued interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Prevalence and risk factors for hypercalcemia among non-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder.

Purpose: To examine the prevalence and risk factors for hypercalcemia among non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with mineral and bone disorder (MBD).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in Singapore General Hospital, involving all CKD stage 4 and 5 pre-dialysis patients who were on treatment for MBD in June 2016. Each patient was followed up for 1 year and screened for hypercalcemia episodes.