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ArticlePloS one2024

Bone mineral density and related clinical and laboratory factors in peritoneal dialysis patients: Implications for bone health management.

Rami Tamimi, Amjad Bdair, Ahmad Shratih, Mazen Abdalla, Alaa Sarsour, Zakaria Hamdan, Zaher Nazzal

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Rami TamimiDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University. Nablus, Palestine.
Amjad BdairDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University. Nablus, Palestine.
Ahmad ShratihDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University. Nablus, Palestine.
Mazen AbdallaDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University. Nablus, Palestine.
Alaa SarsourKidney and Dialysis Section, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine.
Zakaria HamdanDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University. Nablus, Palestine.
Zaher NazzalDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University. Nablus, Palestine.ORCID 0000-0002-2655-6109

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backgroundEnd-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients often experience accelerated bone turnover, leading to osteoporosis and osteopenia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) patients using bone mineral density (BMD) measurements obtained through dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan and to explore any possible associations with clinical and biochemical factors.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 76 peritoneal dialysis patients from the dialysis center at An-Najah National University Hospital in Nablus, Palestine. We used the DEXA scan to measure BMD at the lumbar spine and hip, with values expressed as T-scores. We conducted a multivariate analysis to explore the relationship between BMD and clinical and biochemical parameters.

resultsOver half (52.6%) of the PD patients had osteoporosis, with a higher prevalence observed among patients with lower BMI (p<0.001). Higher alkaline phosphatase levels were found among osteoporotic patients compared to non-osteoporotic patients (p = 0.045). Vitamin D deficiency was also prevalent in this population, affecting 86.6% of patients. No significant correlation was found between 25 vitamin D levels and BMD. No significant correlation was found between Parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and BMD.

conclusionA notable proportion of PD patients experience reduced BMD. Our study found no correlation between vitamin D levels and BMD, but it highlighted the significant vitamin D deficiency in this population. Furthermore, our analysis indicated a positive correlation between BMI and BMD, especially in the femoral neck area. This underscores the significance of addressing bone health in PD patients to mitigate the risk of fractures and improve their overall well-being.

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Absorptiometry, PhotonBone DensityOsteoporosisPeritoneal DialysisAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansKidney Failure, ChronicLumbar VertebraeMaleMiddle AgedParathyroid HormonePrevalenceVitamin DParathyroid HormoneVitamin D

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PMCPMC11098384

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