Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Thermal Ablation, Parathyroidectomy Show Similar Efficacy in SHPT

Publish Date October 3, 2019

Thermal ablation and parathyroidectomy (PTx) both effectively treat secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), according to research.

Earlier Parathyroidectomy May Ease Tumoral Calcinosis

Publish Date October 3, 2019

In a study, 5 of 9 hemodialysis patients undergoing total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation experienced regression of tumoral calcinosis.

Medication Use Low in Non-Dialysis CKD-MBD

Publish Date October 2, 2019

Prescriptions of drugs to treat chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorders varies widely by country, but it is generally low, a study found.

Study: Adding Cinacalcet to Vitamin D Does Not Improve PTH

Publish Date October 1, 2019

A new meta-analysis found that cinacalcet plus vitamin D combination therapy and vitamin D monotherapy have similar effects on parathyroid hormone levels in dialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Study: Higher-Dose Dialysate Calcium Better for SHPT

Publish Date July 30, 2019

For patients on peritoneal dialysis, 1.75 vs 1.25 mmol/L dialysate calcium was superior at reducing intact parathyroid hormone levels, meta-analysis revealed.

Calcitriol Loading May Not Prevent Post-PTx Hungry Bone Syndrome

Publish Date July 29, 2019

In a small study, hungry bone syndrome developed in nearly 29% of patients despite receiving high-dose calcitriol prior to total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation.

Holistic Approach to Managing SHPT Recommended for Older Adults

Publish Date July 29, 2019

A new review suggests transitioning from a disease-oriented approach to a patient-oriented approach for better risk-benefit balance.

Post-Parathyroidectomy Hungry Bone Syndrome Risk Factors ID’d

Publish Date July 18, 2019

Hungry bone syndrome developed in nearly 88% of patients following parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation for refractory secondary hyperthyroidism.

Parathyroid Hormone Predicts Fracture, Vascular Events, Death in CKD

Publish Date July 2, 2019

In a study of CKD patients, patients with baseline PTH levels of 0, 69, and 58 pg/mL had the lowest risks for fracture, vascular events, and death, respectively.

Preoperative Potassium Predicts Hyperkalemia Post-Parathyroidectomy

Publish Date July 1, 2019

In a study of hemodialysis patients, pre-operative potassium higher than 3.9 mmol/L correlated with greater risk for hyperkalemia after parathyroidectomy.