Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Diagnosis and Management
This report provides an update on the use of diagnostic tests for asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism in clinical practice.
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Timing of Serum Parathyroid Hormone Levels May Predict Postoperative Hypocalcemia
Serum intact parathyroid hormone levels may be an early marker to predict postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia.
Hypoparathyroidism Treatment Granted Orphan Drug Designation
TransCon PTH is a long-acting prodrug of parathyroid hormone designed to restore PTH to physiologic levels, normalizing blood and urinary calcium levels, serum phosphate levels and bone turnover.
Effects of ARB, Vitamin D3 on Parathyroid Hormone and Aldosterone
Investigators examined whether short-term treatment with an angiotensin II receptor blocker and/or vitamin D3 reduced PTH levels.
Preterm Infant Vitamin D Level Affects Calcium and Bone Health
Vitamin D levels in preterm infants are significantly correlated with optimal calcium homeostasis and bone mineralization of the femur.
Diagnostic Value of Shear Wave Elastography for Parathyroid Adenomas
Shear wave elastography can be a useful tool in the preliminary diagnostics of parathyroid adenomas.
Predicting Hypocalcemia in Children Following Thyroidectomy: Is PTH Level Useful?
While parathyroid hormone levels may be used to anticipate calcium decline, a “normal” PTH level does not always correctly predict postoperative calcium level.
Parathyroidectomy for Secondary, Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Increases Morbidity and Mortality
After parathyroidectomy, morbidity and mortality rates were considerably higher in patients with secondary and tertiary vs primary hyperparathyroidism.
Etelcalcetide Examined in Hemodialysis Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Etelcalcetide shows promise for reducing parathyroid hormone in hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
VIDEO: Clinical Trial Results for Abaloparatide
Lorraine Fitzpatrick, MD, discusses updated results from the ACTIVE phase 3 clinical trial.
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