“The risk of cardiovascular death is 1,000-fold higher in kids with CKD-MBD than the general pediatric population. It’s the number one cause of death for children with the disorder, with Black children appearing to be at increased risk.”
INNOVATORS Using a National Institutes of Health award, Marciana L. Laster, MD, MSCR, is studying chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) in children. The goal of her research, focused specifically on heart disease associated with CKD-MBD, is to identify targeted treatment protocols rooted in precision medicine that address the bone disease while minimizing cardiovascular side effects. READ how the study expands on previous findings about racial differences in pediatric CKD-MBD. >
Marciana L. Laster, MD, MSCR Nephrology Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Laster on Doximity.
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