SEATTLE -- Parathyroidectomy helped reverse disrupted levels of inflammatory cytokines and vitamin D metabolites in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), a researcher suggested here. After ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Incidence of new-onset depression was no lower for adults with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) treated with early parathyroidectomy compared with nonoperative management, observational Veterans ...

Researchers published the study covered in this summary on Research Square as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Following PTX, PTH levels fell and cognitive scores improved, but surgery ...

High baseline parathyroid hormone levels were associated with single-gland disease and successful localization of the affected gland on preoperative imaging, aiding surgical planning for ...

Minimally invasive video‑assisted parathyroidectomy is usually done with the patient under general anaesthesia. A small incision is made above the sternal notch. This allows for bilateral neck ...

Parathyroid carcinoma (PC) is a rare entity with profound oncologic and surgical implications, accounting for < 1% of cases of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PC typically presents as severe PHPT, ...

Minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy is safe enough and works well enough for use in the NHS. It should only be done by doctors with specific training and experience in the procedure.