[The comparative efficacy of the active vitamin D analogues].
After the identification of 1alpha,25- (OH) (2)D(3) as the active vitamin D(3), many active analogues have been created. And then, the evidence that the phamacologically high level of plasma 1alpha,25- (OH)(2)D(3) effectively suppress the PTH secretion was demonstrated. So, we now have variety of strategies in the treatment against the secondary hyperparathyroidism. The comparative efficacy of the oral or intravenous administration of these analogues was reviewed in this issue.
Suzuki
Masashi
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Department of Internal Medicine, Shinrakuen Hospital.