Assessing parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in children after surgery to remove the thyroid gland, and beginning preventive therapy to those…
Forest Ray PhD
Forest Ray received his PhD in systems biology from Columbia University, where he developed tools to match drug side effects to other diseases. He has since worked as a journalist and science writer, covering topics from rare diseases to the intersection between environmental science and social justice. He currently lives in Long Beach, California.
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Articles by Forest Ray PhD
Being female, thyroid size, and having to undergo a second surgery are associated with the occurrence of short-term hypoparathyroidism…
Recovery of parathyroid function can take more than a year after thyroid gland removal, suggesting that longer follow-up periods could…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted fast track designation to encaleret, an investigational therapy for autosomal dominant…
An interruption in the supply of Natpara 100 micrograms (mcg) could begin as early as this week and last for…
Aeterna Zentaris has entered into a licensing agreement with the University of Sheffield  to develop a potential therapy for adults…
Routine use of Forteo (teriparatide), a synthetic parathyroid hormone fragment, appears unlikely to effectively substitute for calcium and vitamin…
Entera Bio is developing a better formulation of EB612, its add-on therapy for maintaining normal blood calcium levels in…
Low calcium should be considered as a cause for stridor — a harsh vibrating sound made while breathing — in…
The two COVID-19 vaccines that recently received emergency approval from the U.S. and other worldwide regulatory agencies are expected…