Hypoparathyroidism may be the underlying cause of movement disorders, such as chorea, that are associated with calcium…
Articles by Ana Pena, PhD
A 61-year-old woman’s case calls attention to the potential development of calcium-alkali syndrome (CAS) — a condition that can…
Clinicians should consider the possibility of hypoparathyroidism in patients with chronic low levels of calcium, recurrent twitching of hands…
High body mass index (BMI) may predict poor response to standard vitamin D treatment in people with chronic hypoparathyroidism,…
An easy-to-use scale accessing the severity of 17 symptoms linked to hypoparathyroidism from a patient’s perspective has been developed…
A case report in China suggests that a liver transplant may rescue hypoparathyroidism caused by Wilson’s disease, although the…
Noting low parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels on the first day after total thyroidectomy can be useful for identifying patients…
Although treatment with dexamethasone before thyroid surgery does not significantly prevent hypoparathyroidism and excess calcium following the procedure,…
Researchers have mapped in detail the molecular structure and dynamics of the cell receptor that “reads” the signals sent by…
Patients with hypoparathyroidism who experience severe symptoms and a low quality of life, despite receiving regular medication, would…