Natpara May Help in Maintaining Heart Health, Trial Data Show

Adults with hypoparathyroidism given long-term treatment with Natpara are less likely to experience heart-related health problems, according to an analysis of data from three clinical trials. Natpara “may confer cardiovascular benefits to patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism, and further research is warranted to understand the relationship better in a real-world setting,” the researchers…

Worse Cardiovascular Disease Seen in Chronic Hypoparathyroidism

People with chronic hypoparathyroidism have a higher risk of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels — known as cardiovascular disease — compared with those without the rare endocrine system disorder, according to a large-scale analysis of a medical claims database. “Further studies are warranted to investigate reasons for…

Chronic Hypoparathyroidism Linked to Long-term Renal, Cardiovascular Problems, Studies Show

Chronic hypoparathyroidism is linked to long-term renal and cardiovascular complications, and can have severe implications on patients’ health-related quality of life, according to data from several studies. The data, presented by Takeda Pharmaceutical during the Endocrine Society’s 2019 Annual Meeting (ENDO) in New Orleans, also included the final outcomes regarding…