The use of calcium and vitamin D supplements to compensate for the low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in hypoparathyroidism is not impeded by the abnormal vitamin D metabolism caused by the rare disease, a study reports. People with hypoparathyroidism had higher levels of 25(OH)D, a marker of vitamin…

Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism were among the first signs of DiGeorge syndrome (DGS) in a man in whom standard treatment successfully restored calcium levels before surgery to remove his thyroid, which showed evidence of cancer, according to a recent case report. The report, “Newly Diagnosed Hypoparathyroidism as…

Entera Bio is developing a better formulation of EB612, its add-on therapy for maintaining normal blood calcium levels in people with hypoparathyroidism, and expects to launch a clinical trial next year. The biotechnology company shared its plans while announcing the publication of an earlier Phase 2a study of…

If you have hypoparathyroidism, you may have a high risk of developing heart problems such as arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat. There are some steps you can take to lower that risk. Here are tips to help you keep your heart as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

If you have been diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism, you likely have many questions about treatment options available to you. Here is some information that may help you. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the body does not make enough parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH is vital to regulating and maintaining…

People with uncontrolled chronic hypoparathyroidism may more effectively manage their condition by taking oral calcium supplements every other day instead of daily, new research suggests. This finding was reported in “Alternate-day calcium dosing may be an effective treatment option for chronic hypoparathyroidism,” a study published in the…