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Hyperparathyroid

Hyperparathyroidism (primary): diagnosis, assessment and initial management: NICE guideline [NG132] Published date: May 2019

Animated Video on Parathyroid Glands and Hyperparathyroidism

Parathyroid Punk: A light-hearted music video about Hyperparathyroidism

Imperial Centre for Endocrinology:   Hyperparathyroidism section of the Endocrine Bible

Imperial Centre for Endocrinology:   Full Endocrine Bible (web browser)

Imperial Centre for Endocrinology:   Full Endocrine Bible (pdf downloadable version)

MEN1 - US National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service:  Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

parathyroid.com: video of a Parathyroid operation

Patient.co.uk: Professional Reference for Hyperparathyroidism
 
Patient.co.uk: Patient Information on Hyperparathyroidism
 
Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Cognition, and Health-Related Quality of Life

Primary Hyperparathyroidism (Beyond the Basics)

Patient.co.uk: Information on Hypercalcaemia
 
British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons: Guidelines

Educational service of the Norman Parathyroid Center: www.parathyroid.com
 
Endocrineweb: Overactivity of the Parathyroid Gland
 
Endocrineweb: Hyperparathyroidism Diagnosis and Treatment
 
Society for Endocrinology: Society for Endocrinology - Hypoparathyroidism
 
Society for Endocrinology: Primary Hypoparathyroidism
 
Society for Endocrinology: Secondary Hypoparathyroidism
 
Society for Endocrinology: Tertiary Hypoparathyroidism

European Heart Journal:  Primary hyperparathyroidism and heart disease — a review

Abstract: Primary hyperparathyroidism with normal serum intact parathyroid hormone levels
 
Abstract: Very low or undetectable intact parathyroid hormone levels in patients with surgically verified parathyroid adenomas

Parathyroid Levels: Why are mine all over the map?

Function of Parathyroid Gland: Parathyroid Hormone Function and Calcium

Clinical Review: Parathyroid localisation - current practice

American Heart Association: Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Induced by Primary Hyperparathyroidism is Restored After Parathyroidectomy

Finger bone symptoms and HPT: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/390728-overview explains a classic bone symptom for HPT that shows up in simple X-rays of the hands.

Parathyroid adenoma: http://us.bestpractice.bmj.com/best-practice/monograph/1030/diagnosis/history-and-examination.html

A useful link to Dr Norman's blog and why testing PTH during surgery isn't foolproof. Also, gives those pre-op folks some more questions to ask their prospective surgeons: http://blog.parathyroid.com/intra-operative-pth-assay-problems/

Canadian Medical Association Journal article on Hypercalcaemia in Primary Hyperparathyroidism:  http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/10/E685.full  

This BMJ site has some really useful info on the UK pathways for diagnosis of HPT and other endocrine disorders: http://us.bestpractice.bmj.com/best-practice/monograph/133.html

BMJ paper on FHH (Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcaemia): http://pmj.bmj.com/content/63/744/835.full.pdf[/size13]

Hospitalist News article "Primary Hyperparathyroidism may be Mis-diagnosed":  http://www.ehospitalistnews.com/single-view/primary-hyperparathyroidism-may-be-misdiagnosed/84dbf80278.html

NIHPA Author Manuscript "Normocalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism":  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3127400/

Youtube video: Endoscopic Transaxillary Parathyroidectomy

PTH Normagram Calculator: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vetGxdjPR8vq_WGq5__xEp7Ry74Jnpot241KTWQbQF8/viewform?pli=1 (This calculator is based on this study: PTH Normogram Calculator). Participation is voluntary and results are for personal interest use only.  Results and participation are not intended to diagnose, treat, or otherwise affect any medical condition.
 
Calcium/Creatinine Calculator from Imperialendo.co.uk: Calcium/Creatinine Calculator (Excel spreadsheet).  To exclude FHH, the Ca : Cr ratio should be > 0.01. Formula for your information:
   Urine Calcium (mmol/l) x [Plasma Creatinine (umol/l) / 1000
   Plasma Calcium (mmol/l) x Urine Creatinine (mmol/l)

Vitamin D
 
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/am-i-getting-too-much-vitamin-d/[/i]
 
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/735066_1
 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18290710
 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21079532
 
http://search.webmd.boots.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=Vitamin%20d&sourcetype=undefined]WebMD%20links%20for%20Vitamin%20D
 

Creatinine
 
http://www.rixg.org/results/creatinine.html
 
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/low-creatinine-levels.html
 

Thyroid
 
Thyroid Patient Advocacy: http://www.tpauk.com

Thyroid Patient Advocacy forum: http://www.tpauk.com/forum/forums/main-forum-for-discussing-all-things-thyroid.16/

Thyroid Patient Advocacy resources: http://www.tpauk.com/main/article/

Thyroid UK: Forum for Thyroid disease support
 
300+ Symptoms - yes really: http://hypothyroidmom.com/300-hypothyroidism-symptoms-yes-really/

British Thyroid Association: Guidelines

American Thyroid Association: Guidelines

Stop the Thyroid Madness: Things patients have learned

Stop the Thyroid Madness: Myths of Hypothyroidism Parts 1 & 2

Thyroid UK: Dear Endocrinologists, Its Time to Hear What Thyroid Patients Have to Say

Resources for people recovering from hypothyroidism using T3 replacement therapy or are considering doing so: Recovering with T3 (Paul Robinson's website)
 
UK based (but international) independent, user-led, organisation established to ensure that all thyroid disease sufferers are given a correct diagnosis and receive effective treatment: Thyroid Patient Advocacy
 
The purpose of the site is to assist physicians in managing patients who have, or may have thyroid disease. Information is provided on thyroid diseases, diagnosis and therapy. Provides a range of relatively up-to-date, technical information on thyroid hormones and thyroid hormone metabolism: Thyroid Disease Manager
 
Dr Myhill: The correct prescribing of Thyroid hormones
 
Endocrineweb: Introduction, Causes, and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
 
Endobible - Hypothyroid diagnosis, examination, investigation and management
 
alternativehealthandhealing.com - The Thyroid Dilemma
 
The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons: http://endocrinediseases.org

National Academy of Hypothyroidism: http://nahypothyroidism.org/

Tired of being Tired, Depressed, Constipated and Can't Sleep or Think?: http://tiredthyroid.com/

Others
 
Forum for people with Hypoparathyroid disease
 
Endobible - Hypoparathyroidism diagnosis, examination, investigation and management
 
Lab Tests Online is written by practicing laboratory doctors and scientists to help you understand the many clinical laboratory tests that are used in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.
 
Ratings for doctors, surgeons, in several countries: http://www.ratemds.com
 
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