Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Evaluation of Short Stature
Short stature is a general term that applies to children whose height is two standard deviations (SD) or more below the mean for children of that sex, age,…
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Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Osteomalacia vs Osteoporosis : Know The Difference
Osteoporosis and osteomalacia are known causes of metabolic bone disease. Although there is a significant difference both conditions, they share certain common features. These include a reduction in…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Normocalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a metabolic bone disease characterizedby hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and inappropriately elevated PTHdue to autonomous production of parathyroid hormone by a parathyroid adenoma, hyperplasia or rarely,…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Bone Turnover Markers in Osteoporosis
A practical approach to utilizing bone turnover markers in the management of patients with osteoporosis. Study objectives Identify potential clinical applications of Bone Turnover Markers (BTMs) Consider pragmatic…
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Management Of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures. While osteoporosis can affect people of any age, it is…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
What is Hypophosphatasia
Hypophosphatasia is an inherited disorder of bone and mineral metabolism that occurs as a result of an inactivating mutation of a gene that encodes the tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Positive Chvostek Sign
Chvostek sign is a medical condition that results in the twitching of ipsilateral facial muscles. It is caused by a deficiency of calcium in the blood and can…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Calcium Regulation
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, with about 99% found in bone. It is essential in several biochemical processes, including hormone secretion, bone…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Mnemonic for Hypercalcemia
Serum calcium is tightly regulated by various factors which act in a coordinated manner to keep calcium levels in the normal range. A simple mnemonic for recalling both…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Calcium Physiology and Homeostasis
In adult humans, the body contains approximately 1000 g of calcium (Ca), with 99% present in the mineral phase of bone as crystals of hydroxyapatite [Ca10 (PO4) 6…