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Secondary hyperparathyroidism among Nigerians with chronic kidney disease
Author(s) -
Zumnan M Gimba,
Esala E Abene,
Oche Agbaji,
Emmanuel I Agaba
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
african health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.391
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1729-0503
pISSN - 1680-6905
DOI - 10.4314/ahs.v18i2.30
Subject(s) - secondary hyperparathyroidism , hypocalcaemia , medicine , kidney disease , parathyroid hormone , endocrinology , cinacalcet , renal function , hyperparathyroidism , hyperphosphatemia , population , nigerians , gastroenterology , calcium , environmental health , political science , law
Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a manifestation of chronic kidney disease mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD). SHPT is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

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