Serum phosphate within the normal range is a strong predictor of CKD progression. Patients who had renal events had significantly higher serum phosphate levels than those who did not (4.2 vs. 3.7 ...

Healthy adults with higher levels of phosphate in the blood are more likely to have increased levels of calcium in the coronary arteries—a key indicator of atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular ...

ORLANDO, Fla.—The phosphorus content of a typical American diet significantly increases levels of fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23), a pilot study suggests. The finding emphasizes the need to ...

For patients with moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD), higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are associated with increased calcification of the major arteries and heart valves—which may ...

Sevelamer carbonate 800 mg; tabs. Patients with CKD can develop hyperphosphatemia as a result of retained phosphorus, which may lead to ectopic calcification. Hyperphosphatemia plays a role in the ...