Therapy of Hypoparathyroidism by Replacement with Parathyroid Hormone

Hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT) is a state of hypocalcemia due to inappropriate low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). HypoPT is normally treated by calcium supplements and activated vitamin D analogues. Although plasma calcium is normalized in response to conventional therapy, quality of life (QoL) s...

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Main Authors: Rejnmark, Lars, Underbjerg, Line, Sikjaer, Tanja
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4102094/