| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3848283 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
These results show that sevelamer compared to a calcium-containing phosphate binder improves survival in a cohort of incident hemodialysis patients. However, the better outcomes in the sevelamer group may be due to better phosphate control rather than reduction in calcium load.
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Authors
Biagio MD, Donald MD, Cynthia MS, Emanuele MD, Vincenzo MD, Domenico MD, Antonio MD, INDEPENDENT Study Investigators INDEPENDENT Study Investigators,