Engaging patients in discussions about different phosphate binders and their unique characteristics is key to improving adherence and satisfaction. New therapies that reduce pill size or burden while ...

WHEN an acid phosphate is applied to a soil containing calcium carbonate or mixed with liming material a reaction will occur leading to the formation of more basic phosphates such as dicalcium ...

Background: Aluminium-containing phosphate binders have long been ... binders and increasing concerns about the risks of calcium binders, which continue to be widely used. The paper seeks to ...

A zero calcium score with high cholesterol may mean a person is at a lower risk of coronary heart disease. It means imaging does not show a buildup of calcified plaque in the heart’s blood vessels.

A new study has found that consuming foods and drinks rich in calcium is correlated with a lowered risk for colorectal cancer. Researchers also further solidified the known risk of alcohol and red ...

Consuming the amount of calcium found in a glass of milk could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study involving women. That was regardless of whether the calcium came from ...

Three major classes of phosphate binders include calcium-based binders, sevelamer HCl, and lanthanum carbonate. SCOPE: A literature search was performed using MEDLINE and EMBASE databases to ...