Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Fracture Risk Differs by Kidney Failure Cause

Publish Date September 30, 2022

Risk of fracture at specific sites differed by cause of kidney failure, investigators found.

High Parathyroid Hormone Levels Predict Worse Outcomes in Dialysis Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Publish Date September 12, 2022

Strict management of secondary hyperparathyroidism may be necessary to improve prognosis in patients on dialysis who have coronary artery disease requiring percutaneous coronary intervention.

Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in the US Dialysis Population Characterized

Publish Date September 8, 2022

The hospitalization rate and number of hospital days increased significantly in the year after parathyroidectomy vs the year before, whereas dialysis visits and office visits decreased significantly.

Phosphate, Parathyroid Hormone Levels at Dialysis Session Start Vary by Time of Day

Publish Date September 8, 2022

Serum levels of phosphate and parathyroid hormone are lower early in the day and higher late in the day, recently reported data suggest.

Radiofrequency Ablation a Possible Alternative for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Publish Date September 7, 2022

In a retrospective study, investigators found that radiofrequency ablation and parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients on dialysis achieved intact parathyroid hormone levels in the target range in similar proportions of patients.

Parathyroidectomy Cuts Death, Cardiovascular Events Risks in Hemodialysis

Publish Date August 15, 2022

A retrospective case-control study indicates that parathyroidectomy improves patient-level outcomes.

Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism in KTRs

Publish Date August 15, 2022

Coronary calcification developed with poorly controlled tertiary hyperparathyroidism and elevated iFGF23 levels after transplantation, the investigators reported.

Vitamin D, PTH Linked With Bone Decline in Older Men

Publish Date August 15, 2022

Vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism are associated with more rapid bone decline in older men.

Vitamin D Supplement Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Older Adults

Publish Date August 8, 2022

Among adults not selected for vitamin D deficiency, low bone mass, or osteoporosis, no effect seen on total, nonvertebral, or hip fracture risk

Normocalcemic Hyperparathyroidism Predicts Kidney Graft Loss

Publish Date July 12, 2022

Treatment of elevated parathyroid hormone levels prior to kidney transplantation should be considered, according to investigators.