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Predictors of hypocalcaemia and hypoparathyroidism in patients undergoing thyroidectomy for benign and malignant pathologies

Endocrine Oncology
Objective: To analyse the risk factors of hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia after total thyroidectomy. Methods: Clinical data of patients who underwent total thyroidectomy at a tertiary care hospital in southern part of India were collected ...
Jino Johns Lalitha, Natarajan Ramalingam, Remya Rajan, Jeyashanth Riju, Antony Abraham Paulose, Rajiv Charles Michael, Amit Jiwan Tirkey, Twisha Adhikari, Shalini Sahu, R Nagayazhini   +9 more
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Undetected hypoparathyroidism: An unusual cause of perioperative morbidity

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2014
Routine investigation of serum calcium is not recommended in ASA one and two patients unless abnormalities of calcium metabolism are clinically suspected.
Ashish Chakravarty, Saurabh Anand, Harsh Sapra, Yatin Mehta   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hypovitaminosis D in acute inpatient cancer rehabilitation: Prevalence, predictors, and practical implications

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hypovitaminosis D is associated with adverse health outcomes, including increased mortality in patients with cancer. Although vitamin D insufficiency (23%–72%) and deficiency (20%–71%) are common among patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation, their prevalence and predictors in cancer‐specific inpatient rehabilitation ...
Jegy M. Tennison, Minxing Chen, Areeba Hafeez, Ananya Krishnan, Sefia Khan, Rony Dev, Sonal Admane, Eduardo Bruera   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Posttotal thyroidectomy histopathological evaluation of the parathyroid gland as predictive value for postoperative hypoparathyroidism

Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal
Background and aim Hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy is not an uncommon complication; however, not all these complications are due to the removal of the parathyroid gland. It is considered permanent hypoparathyroidism after 6 months.
Adel M. Khalef, Abdel-Monem Abdel-Fattah Mohammed, Ahmed A.S. Elhakeem, Mohammed A.M. Abdullah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing veterinary students’ attitudes towards pain in cattle before and after final‐year clinical training

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cattle only show subtle signs of pain, making pain assessment difficult. The approach to pain and the use of analgesics depend on the treating person's experience and opinions. Methods Bavarian veterinary students were asked to answer two identical questionnaires before and after 12 weeks of clinical training in a ruminant clinic. A
Theresa Tschoner, Kristina R. Mueller, Yury Zablotski, Melanie Feist   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An analysis of hypocalcaemia post thyroidectomy : diagnosis and predictors [PDF]

, 2018
BACKGROUND: Post-thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia is a common complication with significant short and long term complications. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and predictors of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia (corrected calcium
Camilleri, Lianne, Society for Endocrinology BES 2018, Craus, Sarah, Gruppetta, Mark, Attard, Alexander, Giordano Imbroll, Miriam   +5 more
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Husbandry factors are associated with skin, gastrointestinal and ophthalmic disorders in leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius)

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Research into disorders in captive reptiles is notably sparse in the UK, despite the popularity of various species as pets. This study aimed to survey and investigate risk factors for disorders of leopard geckos in the UK. Methods Medical records for leopard geckos presenting at three veterinary practices between 2019 and 2023 were ...
Joshua Henley, Tom Dutton, Joanna Hedley
wiley   +1 more source

The incidence of admission ionised hypocalcaemia in paediatric major trauma-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PLoS ONE
ObjectivesIn adult major trauma patients admission hypocalcaemia occurs in approximately half of cases and is associated with increased mortality. However, data amongst paediatric patients are limited.
Owen Hibberd, James Price, Stephen H Thomas, Tim Harris, Edward B G Barnard   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Disease of South American camelids in England and Wales: Analysis of diagnoses from Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory submissions between 2012 and 2021

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background South American camelids (SACs) have become increasingly popular in the UK. Consequently, knowledge among veterinary practitioners about diseases in these non‐native species has improved, although gaps remain. The remit of this study was to identify common diseases of SACs based on Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) surveillance ...
Sonja Jeckel, Carissa Xian Chow, David Jorge   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of hypocalcaemia and maternal complications among antenatal clinic attendees at the university of Port Harcourt teaching hospital

Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2017
BACKGROUND: Plasma Calcium level is not a routine laboratory test conducted during pregnancy. The role of calcium supplementation to prevent maternal complications of pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia and pregnancy induced leg cramps is conflicting ...
S Eli, C E Enyindah, C G Orluwene, J Ikimalo, D S Abam   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source