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August 18, 2014
                		
                	Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide (Velphoro) for Hyperphosphatemia
					
					
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Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide (Velphoro) for Hyperphosphatemia
August 18, 2014 (Issue: 1449)
					Most patients with end-stage renal disease develop
hyperphosphatemia, which can lead to secondary hyperparathyroidism,
vascular calcification, and cardiovascular
mortality. The FDA has approved sucroferric oxyhydroxide
(Velphoro – Fresenius...more
 
        			
        			
						
					
					
					
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