BACKGROUND: Phosphate binders are widely used to control serum phosphorus levels in
patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We analyzed the effects of phosphate binders …

Background. The effects of calcium compared with non-calcium-based phosphate binders
on mortality, cardiovascular events and vascular calcification in patients with chronic kidney …

Background Phosphate binders (calcium-based and calcium-free) are recommended to
lower serum phosphate and prevent hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic kidney …

Some propose using phosphate binders in the CKD population given the association
between higher levels of phosphorus and mortality, but their safety and efficacy in this …

Background Guidelines preferentially recommend noncalcium phosphate binders in adults
with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We compare and rank phosphate-binder strategies for …

BACKGROUND:: Phosphorus binders are used to treat hyperphosphatemia in maintenance
dialysis patients, in whom the use of these medications has been associated with lower …

Background. It remains unclear which phosphate binders should be preferred for
hyperphosphatemia management in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods. We performed …

Background Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) has been
linked to poor health outcomes, including diminished quality and length of life. This condition …

As kidney disease progresses, phosphorus retention also increases, and phosphate binders
are used to treat hyperphosphatemia. Clinicians prescribe phosphate binders thinking that …

Background Phosphate binders are used to reduce positive phosphate balance and to lower
serum phosphate levels for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with the aim to …