Selecting the best hospital for parathyroid surgery is crucial for ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction. Even though we may be biased…. the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa is the clear leader. As the world's only hospital exclusively dedicated to endocrine surgery, its focus on parathyroid surgery is truly unparalleled. The Best Hospital for Parathyroid Surgery: Hospita ..read more

National Osteoporosis Month: Unraveling the Connection - How Does Hyperparathyroidism Cause Osteoporosis? During National Osteoporosis Month, it is crucial to shed light on the significant impact of parathyroid disease as a leading cause of osteoporosis. In this article, we’ll explore how hyperparathyroidism triggers osteoporosis and emphasize the role of surgery as the only cure for parathyro ..read more

This article was written by Dr. Dan Ruan, who is passionate about hypoparathyroidism and served on the Board of Medical Advisors for hypopara.org for 10 years. He is currently a senior surgeon at the Norman Parathyroid Center where he performs parathyroid surgery exclusively. World Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day is a day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of hypoparathyroidi ..read more

In this article, we aim to shed light on the significant role of parathyroid surgery in treating hyperparathyroidism and resolving hypercalcemia. Join us as we explore the effectiveness of surgical intervention and the immediate relief it can provide to patients. In most cases, about 85%, hypercalcemia is caused by hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism is a disorder where the parathyroid ..read more

Wegovy is the first of the new “miracle” weight loss drugs approved by the FDA. Wegovy causes weight loss in a remarkable fashion in almost everybody, but there is a lot going on to make this happen. The drug companies will tell you weight loss from Wegovy is due to its two main effects on the stomach and brain, but the drug companies are not telling the whole story about Wegovy. How Does Wego ..read more

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a disease where one or more of our four parathyroid glands becomes hyperactive. This results in high calcium levels, which over time leads to a number of significant health problems in addition to causing a constellation of symptoms that can significantly affect quality of life. In most cases, making a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism is relatively simple ..read more

Parathyroid glands are tiny organs that reside deep in the neck that function as the master “thermostats” for calcium in the body. When blood calcium levels dip too low, the glands activate and release parathyroid hormone (PTH). This PTH circulates throughout the body, signaling the bones, kidneys, and the gut to work together to drive the blood calcium level up. In hyperparathyroidism, one or ..read more

If you are reading this blog, it is likely that you or someone you love has been told they need hyperparathyroidism surgery. At the time most people are given this news by their doctor, they have no idea what hyperparathyroidism is, or even know what parathyroid glands are. If you’re just starting your journey to learn more about such a broad topic like hyperparathyroidism surgery, it can be da ..read more

Parathyroidectomy is the procedure to treat hyperparathyroidism, a condition in which there is an over production of parathyroid hormone by one or more of the parathyroid glands. These glands help keep the calcium level in our blood at the appropriate point. The only treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism is surgery to remove the abnormal glands. Many people worry about their scar after sur ..read more

What is Secondary Hyperparathyroidism and How is it Treated? Introduction Over the years I have seen a fair amount of confusion from patients (and from doctors as well) concerning the concept of secondary hyperparathyroidism and how it is different from primary parathyroid disease.  The distinction between the two is an important one, and in this article I will discuss what secondary hyperpar ..read more