European Initiative Targets Diagnosis, Treatment of Rare Diseases
A new international consortium based in Paris, and funded largely by the 28-member European Union, intends to speed the diagnosis of rare diseases, while ... Read more
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Hypoparathyroidism May Indirectly Trigger Cardiac Arrhythmias, Case Report Says
Hypoparathyroidism can trigger serious changes in heartbeat rhythm as a consequence of reduced blood levels of calcium, a case report highlights. The case was ... Read more -
Surgeons’ Volume of Work Affects Rate of Hypoparathyroidism, Study Says
The annual rate of surgeries should increase to reduce patients’ risk of developing hypoparathyroidism after undergoing thyroid surgery, a study says. The study, “Effect ... Read more -
World’s First Alport Stamp Is Macedonian Mom’s Latest Win for Rare Disease Patients
It wasn’t until Gordana Loleska’s son David was 14 years old that doctors in their native North Macedonia diagnosed his kidney, vision, and hearing ... Read more -
Preserving Parathyroid Glands Key to Preventing Hypoparathyroidism After Thyroid Removal, Study Reports
Preserving at least three parathyroid glands is key to avoiding permanent hypoparathyroidism — resulting in abnormally low calcium levels in the blood and bones, ... Read more
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NORD Honors Industry, Patient Advocates at Rare Impact Awards Gala
A violinist with vasculitis, two Texas politicians and a pharmaceutical company whose marijuana-derived therapy ... -
Eurordis Unveils Integrated-care Initiative for Rare Disease Patients
Europe’s umbrella organization for 800 rare disease associations has developed a sweeping initiative to ... -
Review Finds Gaps In Knowledge for Managing Post-surgical Hypoparathyroidism
Researchers have found that there is a gap in scientific knowledge regarding the ... -
Treatment with Dexamethasone Prior to Thyroid Surgery May Prevent Hypoparathyroidism, Study Shows
Although treatment with dexamethasone before thyroid surgery does not significantly prevent hypoparathyroidism and excess ...
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Asymptomatic Hypoparathyroidism in Thalassemia Patients Is Not Uncommon, Researchers Find
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Screening for asymptomatic hypoparathyroidism should be considered in transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients to allow for early disease detection and intervention, researchers suggest. Their study, “Under-recognized Hypoparathyroidism in Thalassemia,” was published in the Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology. The occurrence ... Read more