International Journal of Clinical Practice (Jan 2024)
Circulating FGF-23 Is Associated With Increased Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures in Hemodialysis Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
Abstract
Conclusion: High concentrations of circulating FGF-23 were associated with the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, including vertebral fractures and hip fractures. FGF-23, along with bALP, CTX, and OC, may be used as a serum biomarker for predicting the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in patients with hemodialysis.