Abstract: Provided herein is a method of treating low turnover renal osteodystrophy in a subject being administered an agent that reduces bone turnover comprising measuring a level of one or more miRNAs in a sample from the subject. The miRNA being measured can include miRNA-30b, miRNA-30c, miRNA-125b and miRNA-155. Administration of the agent that reduces bone turnover can be stopped if the level of the one or more miRNAs measured is lower than a level of the one or more miRNAs measured in a control subject. Administration of the agent that reduces bone turnover can be continued if the level of the one or more miRNAs measured is not lower than a level of the one or more miRNAs measured in a control subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating or preventing cystic kidney diseases or disorders using calcimimetics and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of these compounds. Various aspects related to treating mammal including humans. Still other aspects related to various formulations including combination formulation that may be used to treat kidney disease and to treat or prevent other pathologies such as pain, hypertension, water retention, infection, and the like.