Alkaline Phosphatase: The Poor Man's iPTH - An Affordable Approach to Bone Health Assessment.
J Pak Med Assoc
; 74(7): 1374-1375, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
This review delves into relatively less discussed role of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) as an accessible alternative to intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) in the context of bone health assessment, particularly focussing on its potential boon for underprivileged individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in South Asia. The financial constraints faced by this demographic often hinder regular monitoring of iPTH levels. ALP emerges as a promising surrogate, offering a cost-effective and practical solution for bone health evaluation in resource-constrained settings.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Hormone parathyroïdienne
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Phosphatase alcaline
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Pak Med Assoc
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article