High parathyroid hormone levels are significantly associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and possibly nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, new research suggests.
For older adults with primary hyperparathyroidism, preservation of kidney function should not be a primary consideration when making decisions about whether to undergo parathyroidectomy, says researcher.
Reducing parathyroid hormone levels surgically in people with primary hyperparathyroidism improved cognition scores but had no significant effect on sleep quality.
High serum levels of klotho, a protein related to bone mineral density, might be a convenient and reliable way to identify postmenopausal women with a reduced risk for developing osteoporosis.