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Dengue fever manifesting with tetany as the first presentation of primary hypoparathyroidism: a case report

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Background Primary hypoparathyroidism is associated with diverse variety of symptomatology of hypocalcemia including seizures and tetany. We report a case of previously undiagnosed asymptomatic primary hypoparathyroidism with extensive basal ganglia ...
Rakitha Higgoda, Kasun Lokuketagoda, Thuvarakan Poobalasingham, Venura Wedagedara, Dilshan Perera, Kanapathipillai Thirumavalavan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical and laboratory characteristics of neonatal hypocalcemia [PDF]

Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2015
PurposeTo describe the clinical characteristics of full-term neonates with hypocalcemia and to suggest factors associated with neonatal hypocalcemiaMethodsThe medical records of full-term neonates with hypocalcemia were reviewed. Hypocalcemia was defined
Won Im Cho, Hyeoh Won Yu, Hye Rim Chung, Choong Ho Shin, Sei Won Yang, Chang Won Choi, Beyong Il Kim   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hormônio da paratireoide: um preditor precoce da hipocalcemia sintomática após a tireoidectomia total [PDF]

, 2012
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate if the measurement of peri-operative parathyroid hormone (PTH) is able to identify patients with increased risk of developing symptoms of hypocalcemia.
Abrahão, Márcio, Cervantes, Onivaldo, Hojaij, Flavio Carneiro, Kunii, Ilda Sizue, Ohe, Monique Nakayama, Santos, Rodrigo Oliveira, Vanderlei, Felipe Augusto Brasileiro, Vieira, Jose Gilberto Henriques   +7 more
core   +3 more sources

Assessing Clinical Severity and Prognosis in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa Using the Albumin‐Globulin Ratio

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The albumin‐globulin ratio (AGR) is a biochemical marker reflecting nutritional and inflammatory status, with significant prognostic value in chronic conditions. This study examined its association with clinical/biochemical markers in adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) and atypical AN (AAN).
Eylem Şerife Kalkan, Ayşe Bilge Baklaci, Yelda Kiliç, Sinem Akgül, Nilgün Özgül, Melis Pehlivanturk Kizilkan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vitamin D Pretreatment to Prevent the Risk of Postoperative Hypocalcemic Complications After Parathyroidectomy in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Parathyroidectomy is the treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism, yet postoperative hypocalcemia and hungry bone syndrome remain common. Vitamin D deficiency has been suggested as a modifiable risk factor, but evidence supporting preoperative supplementation is inconsistent.
Matthew Gynn, Helia Mansouri Dana, Oleksandr Butskiy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alendronate or alfacalcidol in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis [PDF]

, 2006
BACKGROUND: Treatment with glucocorticoids is associated with bone loss starting soon after therapy is initiated and an increased risk of fracture. METHODS: We performed a randomized, double-placebo, double-blind clinical trial of 18 months' duration ...
Ale Algra, Anne-Margriet Huisman, Ans C.M. Oostveen, Ben A.C. Dijkmans, Chris E.D. de Laet, de Nijs RN, Erik Buskens, George A.W. Bruyn, Johannes W.G. Jacobs, Johannes W.J. Bijlsma, Michel BA, Piet P.M.M. Geusens, Roland F.J. Laan, Ron N.J. de Nijs, Willem F. Lems   +14 more
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Comparative Use of Double Bipolar Forceps Versus Ultrasound Energy Device in Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT) offers excellent cosmetic outcomes and safe access to the central neck without a cervical incision. Traditionally, ultrasonic energy devices have been used for dissection and hemostasis, though these instruments are limited by unilateral use, bulkiness, and greater thermal spread.
Moon Young Oh, Mustafa AlMadan, Dawon Park, Kwangsoon Kim, Young Jun Chai, Hoon Yub Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypocalcemia in Patients With Osteoporosis and Normal Renal Function, Treated With Denosumab, a Retrospective Analysis

Nutrition and Metabolic Insights
Objective: The reported hypocalcemia in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who received Denosumab was low (0.05%-1.7% to 7.4%). The major prediction factors were vitamin D and calcium levels and renal function.
Zouheir Ibrahim Bitar, Adnan MA Hajjiah, Ossama Sajeh Maadarani, Mahmoud Mostafa Elzoueiry, Mohamed Refaat Gohar, Mohamad Abdelfatah, Fawaz Alabdali   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Functional radical cervical dissection for differentiated thyroid cancer: the experience of a single center [PDF]

, 2018
There is ongoing debate regarding the role of neck dissection in differentiated thyroid cancer, about its usefulness in elective settings, and the increased costs regarding morbidity and operative time.
Adrian, Tulin, Alecu, Lucian, Cristian, Balalau, Hainarosie, Razvan, Jecan, Radu, Nitipir, Cornelia, Orlov, Cristina, Pantea Stoian, Anca, Pituru, Silviu, Poiana, Catalina, Slavu, Iulian, Tomescu, Luminita, Tulin, Raluca   +12 more
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Cost‐Effectiveness and Efficiency of Day Surgery Versus Elective Operations in Patients With Thyroid Neoplasms: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study in China

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Day surgery for thyroid malignancies is gaining traction globally, yet comprehensive health economic evaluations in China remain limited. This study evaluates the cost‐effectiveness and safety of thyroid day surgery versus elective inpatient operations using a large‐scale multicenter dataset.
Ying Wang, Hui Sun
wiley   +1 more source