Some people with hyperparathyroidism may notice weight gain or weight loss. These changes may occur due to factors like underlying medical conditions or appetite changes. Hyperparathyroidism is ...
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) measurement is a critical diagnostic tool in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its associated mineral and bone disorders. Accurate quantification of PTH is ...
Hormone replacement therapy applied via the skin is the best way of protecting bone density in women whose periods have stopped due to anorexia or intense exercise, according to new research, ...
A new study jointly led by the School of Clinical Medicine at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has found that surgical removal of ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a healthy female in my mid-70s. I’ve taken the recommended calcium citrate with vitamin D for years, until about three months ago, when test results showed I have slightly higher ...
HKUMed researchers find a significant association between PHPT and the risk of developing diabetes. Pictured (from right) are Dr Matrix Fung Man-him, Dr David Lui Tak-wai, Dr Liu Xiaodong, Professor ...
- 80% of post-surgical hypoparathyroidism participants achieved concomitant blood and 24-hour urine calcium in the normal reference range within 5 days of encaleret treatment initiation compared to 0% ...