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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to hyperparathyroidism (also Primary hyperparathyroidism), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on hyperparathyroidism. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Hyperparathyroidism," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Hyperparathyroidism in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Hyperparathyroidism when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Hyperparathyroidism, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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This book is an assessment of primary hyperparathyroidismbased on theanalysis of a national series of severalthousand cases. After a review ofthe anatomic andembryologic fundamentals and of the pathologic aspects,thebook proceeds to a discussion of the clinical features,laboratorydiagnosis and topographic diagnosis. Separatechapters are devoted to reoperations, primaryhyperparathyroidism in the context of multipleendocrinopathy, and malignant parathyroid disease. Thisbook,intended as much for the physician and theendocrinologist as for the surgeon, sets out the currentpractical management of primary hyperparathyroidism. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Chapters: Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid gland, Hypoparathyroidism, Parathyroid disease, Secondary hyperparathyroidism, Tertiary hyperparathyroidism,. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 35. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Hyperparathyroidism is overactivity of the parathyroid glands resulting in excess production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The parathyroid hormone regulates calcium and phosphate levels and helps to maintain these levels. Excessive PTH secretion may be due to problems in the glands themselves, in which case it is referred to as primary hyperparathryroidism and which leads to hypercalcemia (raised calcium levels). It may also occur in response to low calcium levels, as encountered in various situations such as vitamin D deficiency or chronic kidney disease; this is referred to as secondary hyperparathyroidism. In all cases, the raised PTH levels are harmful to bone, and treatment is often needed. Recent evidence suggests that Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency plays a role in the development of hyperparathyroidism. Lithium is associated with an increased incidence of hyperparathyroidism. Primary hyperparathyroidism results from a hyperfunction of the parathyroid glands themselves. There is oversecretion of PTH due to adenoma, hyperplasia or, rarely, carcinoma of the parathyroid glands. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is the reaction of the parathyroid glands to a hypocalcemia caused by something other than a parathyroid pathology, e.g. chronic renal failure. Tertiary hyperparathyroidism result from hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands and a loss of response to serum calcium levels. This disorder is most often seen in patients with chronic renal failure. its a autonomous activity Many patients presenting with hyperparathyroidism will have no signs or symptoms, with ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=703314 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on February 15, 2007. The length of the article is 1312 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Low vitamin D can mask hyperparathyroidism: ever since food began to be fortified with vitamin D, the manifestations of pHPT have become less severe.(Metabolic Disorders)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 15, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 4Page: 17(1)

Article Type: Disease/Disorder overview

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of parathyroid disorders. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents – thousands of pages with extensive material from the NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers’ health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 34,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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This is one of the worst sources of informantion on paathyroid disease that I have come across.In my attempt to find all available information on parathyroid disease, I was very intereted in this CD.When I finally got it, it was a major disappointment and not worth the money spent.Maybe others may have a different opinion, but I could not, in good faith, recommend this CD to anyone.

absolutely useless!
i have only looked at it once, but so far it only directs u to sights already on the web. its not user friendly, so if it has any other info, i have not been able to find it! ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Primary hyperparathyroidism causes hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels) through the excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), usually by an adenoma (benign tumors) of the parathyroid glands. Its incidence is approximately 42 per 100,000 people. It is almost exactly three times as common in women as men. The signs and symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism are those of hypercalcemia. They are classically summarized by the mnemonic "stones, bones, abdominal groans and psychiatric moans". The most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism is a sporadic, single parathyroid adenoma resulting from a clonal mutation (~97%). Less common are parathyroid hyperplasia (~2.5%), parathyroid carcinoma (malignant tumor), and adenomas in more than one gland (together ~0.5%). ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on April 15, 2009. The length of the article is 582 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hyperparathyroidism guidelines get an update.(METABOLIC DISORDERS)(Report)
Author: Sherry Boschert
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2009
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 39Issue: 8Page: 16(1)

Article Type: Report

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism thatproduces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibilityto the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used todiagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested andwhen; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care ormanagement of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physicaltherapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

Test/treatment articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the test/treatment
• Purposes -- why and when this test/treatment is prescribed
• Precautions -- when this test/treatment should not be prescribed
• Descriptions -- overview of the test/treatment including cost,length of time required, procedures followed, whether typically coveredby insurance
• Preparation -- pre-test treatment procedures, if any
• Aftercare -- post-test treatment procedures, if any
• Risks -- any complications/side effects commonly associated with the test/treatment
• Normal results -- for tests, describes the normal values; for treatments, describes the anticipated outcomes
• Abnormal results -- defines abnormal test values

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This digital document is an article from CANNT Journal, published by Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses & Technologists on July 1, 2008. The length of the article is 1989 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Calcimimetic agents for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism.(Pharmacy news and reviews)
Author: Jennifer Dykeman
Publication: CANNT Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2008
Publisher: Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses & Technologists
Volume: 18Issue: 3Page: 72(3)

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This digital document is an article from Nephrology Nursing Journal, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1827 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The role of cinacalcet in treating secondary hyperparathyroidism.(Issues in Renal Nutrition: Focus on Nutritional Care for Nephrology Patients)
Author: Deborah Brommage
Publication: Nephrology Nursing Journal (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2005
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 32Issue: 2Page: 229(3)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on October 1, 2003. The length of the article is 829 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Paricalcitol superior to calcitriol with dialysis: secondary hyperparathyroidism.(News)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 19Page: 2(1)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on December 1, 2001. The length of the article is 414 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: MED10 Spontaneous remission of primary hyperparathyroidism due to autoinfarction/hemorrhage of a parathyroid adenoma. (Medicine).(Brief Article)
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2001
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 94Issue: 12Page: S17(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 858 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Primary hyperparathyroidism.(THE EFFECTIVE PHYSICIAN)
Author: William E. Golden
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 23Page: 19(1)

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This digital document is an article from Nephrology Nursing Journal, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on March 1, 2004. The length of the article is 7839 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: 3. Discuss current therapeutic interventions and newer therapeutic approaches to treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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Title: Secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease: clinical consequences and challenges.(Continuing Education)
Author: Maureen Michael
Publication: Nephrology Nursing Journal (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2004
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 31Issue: 2Page: 185(12)

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