Hyperparathyroidism is characterized by high levels of parathyroid hormone. This hormone plays an important role in regulating levels of calcium and phosphorus in your blood. When calcium levels ...

That's a hormone made in four pea-sized lobes in your neck called parathyroid glands. Aches or cramps in your legs can be a sign of hypoparathyroidism. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) This ...

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Abstract: Accurate intraoperative identification of parathyroid glands is crucial for preserving their function and min-imizing complications, such as hypocalcemia, during thyroid surgery. However, ...

Inadvertent removal of a parathyroid gland or devascularization of the gland can occur despite careful dissection, even in experienced hands. Surgical experience aids with the identification and ...

Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Bio-X Program, and Department of Radiology, Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford University, Stanford, California, 94305-5344, ...

The parathyroids are 4 tiny glands behind, but attached to, the thyroid gland. Your parathyroid glands help regulate your body’s calcium levels. Cancers of the parathyroid glands are very rare.

Second, would osteolectin have additive effects if combined with another agent? Our discovery that osteolectin mediates part of the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bone formation identifies a ...

Calcium and vitamin D supplements are usually discontinued once your parathyroid hormone function returns. If you had your whole thyroid gland removed, you will need to keep taking thyroid hormone ...