The use of calcium carbonate and low calcium dialysis in the control of hyperphosphataemia in CAPD patients

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Grant Data
Project Title
The use of calcium carbonate and low calcium dialysis in the control of hyperphosphataemia in CAPD patients
Principal Investigator
Professor Cheng, Ignatius Kum Po   (Principal Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
1990-05-01
Amount
30000
Conference Title
The use of calcium carbonate and low calcium dialysis in the control of hyperphosphataemia in CAPD patients
Presentation Title
Keywords
calcium carbonate and low calcium dialysis, hyperphosphataemia
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Other Funding Scheme
Funding Year
1989
Status
Completed
Objectives
To study efficacy of calcium carbonate as an alternative phosphate binder to aluminium hydroxide and to assess the use of low calcium dialysate to prevent hypercalcaemia which frequently occurs after ingestion by large quantity of calcium carbonate.