Background Osteocalcin (OC) is an intriguing hormone, concomitantly being the most
abundant non-collagenous peptide found in the mineralized matrix of bone, and expanding …

Vascular wall calcification (VC) is highly prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease
(CKD). In CKD, VC is more frequent and severe than in the general population and it is …

This meta-analysis was conducted to clarify the role of klotho and fibroblast growth factor 23
(FGF-23) in human arterial remodeling across recent studies, in terms of arterial calcification …

Vascular calcification (VC) is a frequent condition in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a
well-established risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Gut …

We studied the correlations between circulating osteoprotegerin (OPG) level and radial
artery calcification (RAC) assessed histologically and carotid artery intima‐media thickness …

Introduction Vascular calcification (VC) in hemodialysis (HD) patients is a sign of severe
cardiovascular disease and can predict cardiovascular outcomes. Fetuin-A and osteopontin …

Background Hypercalcemia is highly prevalent in kidney transplant recipients with
hyperparathyroidism. However, its long-term impact on graft function is uncertain. Methods …

Debates exist regarding the merit of starting one dialysis modality over the other for
improved cardiovascular outcomes. Five previously published prospective and retrospective …

Background To evaluate osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels in relation to cardiovascular (CV) risk
factors in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on different regimens of renal …

Introduction: Calcification is a highly relevant process in terms of development of
cardiovascular diseases, and its prevention may be the key to prevent disease progression …