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 ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Calcium supplements may slightly lower blood pressure.It does this by supporting blood vessel function and by reducing parathyroid hormone ...

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 ...

Norman Parathyroid Center, Clayman Thyroid Center, and Carling Adrenal Center Expand Their Lead as the World’s ...

Parathyroid hormone levels in older women remained within the normal reference range as women aged, even with parathyroid hormone increases of up to 50% above baseline, researchers in Sweden reported.

Background A 54-year-old man presented to the emergency department of his local hospital with a 1-year history of fatigue, weight loss, and constipation. He had abused alcohol for many years, and his ...

A parathyroid adenoma is a benign tumor on one of your parathyroid glands. These are four very small glands located near or at the back of your thyroid gland. They produce parathyroid hormone (PTH).

This is part of a brand-new Thread, kicked off for this reason: As I mentioned in yesterday’s Note, I’m not in a position to do follow-up reporting on a topic I mentioned after Garry Shandling’s death ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Parathyroid disorder' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 49-year-old woman presented with hypercalcemia. She had been experiencing weight loss, polyuria, nocturia, ...