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A hormone released by the parathyroid glands that acts to keep a constant level of calcium in body tissues.
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Topics Related To Parathyroid Hormone
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| Hyperparathyroidism | The Condition
"Most people with primary hyperparathyroidism have one or more enlarged, overactive parathyroid glands that secrete too much parathyroid hormone..."
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Osteoporosis - Osteopenia |
The Condition
"...Estrogen protects bone against the resorbing actions of the parathyroid hormone..."
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Poor Bone Health |
The Condition
"...This modeling-remodeling process is regulated by factors such as nutritional status, sex hormone status, parathyroid hormone levels, and vitamin D status..."
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Vitamin D Requirement |
The Condition
"...Measurements of blood plasma 25-OH-D, blood plasma calcium, and blood plasma parathyroid hormone must also be obtained for the diagnosis of these diseases..."
Recommendation Vitamin D
"...Measurements of 25-OH-D, calcium, and parathyroid hormone should be obtained after the treatment period to make sure the therapy did, in fact, result in normal blood values..."
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Last updated: Oct 08, 2008
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