Self Motivation Is Key To Phosphorus Control In Late Stage Kidney Disease

From the Journal of Renal Nutrition comes this important article about controlling phosphorus.   Objective Hyperphosphatemia is common in end-stage renal disease and associates with mortality. Phosphate binders reduce serum phosphorus levels; however, adherence is often poor. This pilot study aims to assess patients’ self-motivation to adhere to phosphate binders, its association with phosphorus control, […]