title: The long-term effect of lowering dialysate magnesium on circulating parathyroid hormone in patients on regular haemodialysis therapy.
abstract: Measurement of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in a group of patients on regular dialysis therapy (RDT) showed little acceleration of the development of raised concentrations until the dialysate concentration of magnesium was halved from 0.5 to 0.25 mmol/l. Patients with sustained concentrations of PTH changed less than those who were within the normal range at the outset.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D010281:Parathyroid Hormone; D008274:Magnesium