Mild prolonged chronic hyponatremia and risk of hip fracture in the elderly

Conclusion
Mild prolonged chronic hyponatremia is independently associated with hip fracture risk in the elderly population, although the absolute risk is low. However, proof that correcting hyponatremia will result in a reduction of hip fractures is lacking.

Source: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation - September 27, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ayus, J. C., Fuentes, N. A., Negri, A. L., Moritz, M. L., Giunta, D. H., Kalantar-Zadeh, K., Nigwekar, S. U., Thadhani, R. I., Go, A. S., De Quiros, F. G. B. Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease Source Type: research