Alternate-day calcium dosing may be an effective treatment option for chronic hypoparathyroidism
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DOI: 10.1007/s40618-019-01173-9
Abstract: Purpose Conventional treatment of chronic hypoparathyroidism consists of oral calcium supplements and active vitamin D analogs; however, some patients are unable to meet treatment goals despite the high dosage of oral calcium supplementation. We aimed… read more here.
Keywords: oral calcium; chronic hypoparathyroidism; calcium; day ... See more keywords
Is calcium supplementation always needed in patients with hypoparathyroidism?
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DOI: 10.1111/cen.13955
Abstract: Oral calcium salts are recommended for the treatment of chronic hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT), although dosimetry is variable between individual patients and clinicians. However, patient feedback on calcium salts can be negative, particularly due to gastrointestinal side… read more here.
Keywords: hypoparathyroidism; oral calcium; treatment; calcium salts ... See more keywords
A Prospective Study on Role of Supplemental Oral Calcium and Vitamin D in Prevention of Postthyroidectomy Hypocalcemia
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DOI: 10.4103/ijem.ijem_402_16
Abstract: Background: Postoperative transient hypocalcemia is sequelae of total thyroidectomy (TT), which is observed in up to 50% of patients. Routine oral calcium and Vitamin D supplementation have been proposed to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia preventing morbidity… read more here.
Keywords: oral calcium; hypocalcemia; group; calcium vitamin ... See more keywords
Persistent Mild Anemia and Hypercalcemia were Ignored as Normal Reaction Secondary to Oral Calcium Supplementation in a Steroid-Dependent Asthma Patient Ultimately Diagnosed as Multiple Myeloma: a Case Report and Literature Review.
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DOI: 10.7754/clin.lab.2018.181017
Abstract: BACKGROUND Anemia can be secondary to many diseases and hypercalcemia can be secondary to oral calcium supplementation. For non-hematologists, anemia and hypercalcemia are usually ignored. Here we report a case of persistent mild anemia and… read more here.
Keywords: anemia hypercalcemia; secondary oral; multiple myeloma; oral calcium ... See more keywords