When it comes to identifying primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), choline positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) may be the way to go. In a meta-analysis of 119 comparative ...

In the hormonal disorder primary hyperparathyroidism, patients' risk of hip fracture is elevated by 51%, and that of heart attack or stroke 45%. These are results from a major study from the ...

In January of 2023, Herb Abrams kicked off the new year with a start that no one enjoys – at the doctor with sudden abdominal soreness. “For a few years, I thought I was just getting old,” Abrams said ...

Hyperparathyroidism is a condition wherein the parathyroid glands create too much parathyroid hormone. This can cause the levels of calcium in the blood to rise, which, without treatment, can lead to ...

A large international team of experts has developed two comprehensive guidelines for diagnosing, evaluating, and managing hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism, which replace guidelines issued 5 ...

Primary hyperparathyroidism patients had higher cardiometabolic risks versus controls in a 15-year retrospective study. Those who underwent parathyroidectomy had a lower type 2 diabetes risk compared ...

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in pregnancy is a rare but significant endocrine disorder, characterised by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone leading to hypercalcaemia. The physiological ...

Among postmenopausal women with primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroidectomy led to significant improvements in lower limb muscle strength and volume, along with reductions in fat fraction.

Hyperparathyroidism can cause unusually high calcium levels in the blood. This can lead to back pain when there is damage to the kidneys or bones. It can also cause muscle pain. Share on Pinterest ...

Some people with hyperparathyroidism may notice weight gain or weight loss. These changes may occur due to factors like underlying medical conditions or appetite changes. Hyperparathyroidism is ...

Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) was associated with long-term cardiometabolic risks, but the risk of type 2 diabetes was lower in patients treated with parathyroidectomy, an Israeli retrospective ...