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Bone and Calcium Disorders
Can cinacalcet be used short-term to manage hypercalcemia from tertiary hyperparathyroidism in advanced CKD while awaiting parathyroidectomy?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Yes, cinacalcet can be effective to manage hypercalcemia in CKD-induced hyperparathyroidism.
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