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Primary Hyperoxaluria

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04/09/2024

Leigh Precopio

Leigh Precopio
Researchers examined a new manifestation of primary hyperoxaluria that has rarely been described in previous literature and reviewed best approaches to managing dental complications in this patient...
04/09/2024
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research summary
03/12/2024

Leigh Precopio

Leigh Precopio
Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 is a rare disease that is frequently diagnosed late due to its similar clinical presentation to other types of kidney disease. To better understand the characteristics of...
03/12/2024
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research summary
02/28/2024

Leigh Precopio

Leigh Precopio
Individuals with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 are at an increased risk of urinary stone disease, nephrocalcinosis, and chronic kidney disease due to increased hepatic oxalate production. Researchers...
02/28/2024
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02/13/2024
There are three types of primary hyperoxaluria, with type 1 being the most common. Do you know what percentage of cases of primary hyperoxaluria are type 1?
02/13/2024
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01/12/2024
Are you familiar with the most common symptoms of this rare genetic disorder? Take this pop quiz to test your knowledge!
01/12/2024
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04/11/2015
Several medications are routinely used to treat individuals with primary hyperoxaluria. However, additional interventions have also been used to preserve kidney function and prevent kidney stone formation...
04/11/2015

Clinical Insights

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12/20/2023

James Matera, DO

James Matera, DO
In this video, James Matera, DO, discusses the management of patients with primary hyperoxaluria (PH), including dietary modifications, hepatic and/or kidney transplantation, RNA interference agents,...
12/20/2023
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11/30/2023

James Matera, DO

James Matera, DO
In this video, James Matera, DO, discusses an overview of primary hyperoxaluria (PH), including genetic screening, the etiology and progression to end-stage kidney disease, incidence, and diagnosis of PH...
11/30/2023