Disordered calcium and phosphorus metabolism has long been identified as a risk factor for mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease . This analysis of the ...

The researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 case-control studies of patients with NAFLD/NASH and a comparison group without NAFLD/NASH. All studies had data on mean PTH ...

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a complex endocrine condition characterized by excess circulating parathyroid hormone (PTH) resulting from an underlying condition, most commonly chronic kidney ...

Treatment of hypoparathyroidism can include dietary changes, supplements, diuretics, and hormone replacement to boost levels of parathyroid hormone. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the ...

Among older adults, higher parathyroid hormone levels are associated with heart failure. Lower serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are associated with all-cause mortality and myocardial infarction.

Bones are not stagnant structures. According to recent studies, bones maintain a lively metabolism and closely interact via nerves with the brain. But whether endocrine hormones also play an important ...

Multi-organ system and quality-of-life benefits sustained through five years of treatment - 82% response rate for the multi-component endpoint - 95% of patients completed five years of treatment COPEN ...