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Prognosis and Phenotypes of Advanced Head and Neck Carcinoma Associated With Hypercalcemia

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Hypercalcemia is the most common metabolic disorder in cancer, affecting 10%–20% of patients with advanced malignancies, including squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC), though its prognostic significance remains poorly studied.
Elodie Mamou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transient hypercortisolism and symptomatic hyperthyroidism associated to primary hyperparathyroidism in an elderly patient: case report and literature review. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is often found on routine blood tests, at a relatively asymptomatic stage. However many studies suggest different systemic effects related to PHPT, which could be enhanced by an abnormal cortisol release due
Armanini, Decio   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

The hypercalcemia of malignancy

open access: yesKidney International, 1987
The hypercalcemia of malignancy is mediated by complex and heterogeneous mechanisms. Once thought of as a simple paraneoplastic syndrome mediated by the effects of tumor production of PTH, it is now clear that multiple mechanisms are involved and that these mechanisms involve abnormalities in calcium transport in bone, kidney, and gut.
openaire   +3 more sources

Preoperative Vitamin D Supplementation to Reduce Hypocalcemia Following Total Thyroidectomy: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to determine whether preoperative supplementation of vitamin D reduces the incidence of hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy. Methods Conducted in conformity with the PRISMA statement, a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCT) was performed assessing postoperative hypocalcemia and
Luca Canali   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cardiovascular effects of calcium supplementation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
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Avenell, A.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

A Case of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma With Concomitant Development of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 That Affected Treatment Progress With Immunotherapy

open access: yesIJU Case Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Hypercalcemia is a poor prognostic factor in advanced cancer. Case Presentation A patient with advanced clear cell renal carcinoma with hypercalcemia was treated with nivolumab+ipilimumab combination therapy. Treatment was discontinued after 4 months due to renal dysfunction.
Masataka Abe   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Moderate Dietary Protein and Phosphate Restriction on Calcium-Phosphate Homeostasis in Healthy Older Cats [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background Dietary phosphate and protein restriction decreases plasma PTH and FGF‐23 concentrations and improves survival time in azotemic cats, but has not been examined in cats that are not azotemic.
Antoniucci   +51 more
core   +2 more sources

Critical mistakes in managing chronic constipation in the older person and how to avoid them: A narrative review

open access: yesJournal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This narrative review identifies pitfalls in managing constipation in older adults and provides evidence‐based recommendations to avoid them. Methods A selective literature search was conducted across electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library) to identify relevant publications on constipation management in ...
Madunil Niriella   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vitamin D: Newer Concepts of Its Metabolism and Function at the Basic and Clinical Level. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
The interest in vitamin D continues unabated with thousands of publications contributing to a vast and growing literature each year. It is widely recognized that the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and the enzymes that metabolize vitamin D are found in many ...
Bikle, Daniel D
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of Radiofrequency Ablation Safety and Efficacy in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study in Taiwan and Literature Review

open access: yesThe Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is increasingly recognized as a minimally invasive option for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound (US)‐guided RFA for the treatment of PHPT in Taiwan.
Shu‐Ting Wu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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