The parathyroid glands consist of four individual pieces that are small and round. They’re attached to the back of the thyroid gland in your neck. These glands are a part of the endocrine system. Your ...

You probably already know you need calcium for strong bones and teeth. But did you know that you need normal levels of this important mineral for healthy blood vessels, muscles, and nerves, too? If ...

Parathyroid cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the parathyroid gland. It can cause hyperparathyroidism, which can result in high calcium levels in the blood. The most common treatment ...

You may know that low levels of calcium in your bones can cause osteoporosis. But what makes calcium levels dip? This can happen for many reasons, like not getting enough calcium and vitamin D in your ...

Because parathyroid hormone increases both bone formation and bone resorption, it is possible that combining parathyroid hormone with an antiresorptive agent will enhance its effect on bone mineral ...

We evaluated whether patients with osteoporosis treated with long-term alendronate have a response to parathyroid hormone treatment and whether short, three-month cycles of parathyroid hormone therapy ...

Hypoparathyroidism happens when the parathyroid glands don’t make enough parathyroid hormone (PTH). This causes low calcium and high phosphorus levels that need lifelong monitoring. Low calcium can ...

A pair of clinical guidelines on hypo- and hyperparathyroidism, respectively, had a coming-out party at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research's (ASBMR) annual meeting on Sunday, allowing ...

At University of Utah Health, our endocrinologists have extensive experience in treating thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Our experts specialize in treatments that aren't widely available. Our ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . His laboratory tests showed calcium 11.3 mg/dL, parathyroid hormone (PTH) 257 pg/mL (normal: 10-60 pg/mL), ...