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Parathyroid Adenoma: is Sestamibi scintigraphy mandatory? [PDF]

, 2013
Localization of parathyroid adenoma using 99mTc scintigraphy is the standard of care. However, of late, ultrasound has been employed to this end with increasing frequency.1, 2, 3 The employment of intra-operative PTH estimation (IOPTH) has further ...
Maharajan, Chandrasekar, Vedachalam, Sucharitha   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Does the Combination of Abdominal Obesity and Vitamin D Deficiency Increase the Risk of Death in Individuals Aged 50 or Older? Evidence From the ELSA Study

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Despite the known association between abdominal obesity (AO) and vitamin D deficiency, it remains unclear whether this combination is associated with higher mortality risk. We investigated whether the coexistence of AO and vitamin D deficiency elevates the risk of death.
Joyce da Silva Milliati, Thaís Barros Pereira da Silva, Roberta de Oliveira Máximo, Mariane Marques Luiz, Sara Souza Lima, Andrew Steptoe, Cesar de Oliveira, Tiago da Silva Alexandre   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Huge Parathyroid Adenoma with Dysphagia Presentation; A Case Report from Southern Iran

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016
Parathyroid adenoma is a benign tumor of the parathyroid glands. The cause of most parathyroid adenomas is unknown. Parathyroid adenoma increases the secretion of parathyroid hormone and results in primary hyperparathyroidism. High amounts of parathyroid
Bizhan Ziaeean, Sahar Sohrabi-Nazari
doaj  

Primary cardiac T‐cell rich large B‐cell lymphoma causing aortic stenosis with metastasis in a Warmblood

Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary An 18‐year‐old Warmblood mare was presented to the Royal Veterinary College Equine Referral Hospital for investigation of progressive periocular and facial swelling, weight loss and tachycardia. Physical examination additionally identified bilateral pansystolic (grade 5/6 basilar left‐sided, 2/6 right‐sided), cardiac murmurs, submandibular ...
S. E. Talbot, F. Z. X. Lean, H. M. Martineau, B. Dunkel, J. Reed   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Five Advances in the Last 50 Years That Have Impacted Endocrine Surgery

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Matilda Anneback, Priya H. Dedhia, Aimee Di Marco, Els Nieveen van Dijkum, Julie A. Miller, Janice L. Pasieka   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Membrane‐type I metalloproteinase (MT1‐MMP): A key modifier of extracellular matrix microenvironment

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
MT1‐MMP: A cellular microenvironment modifier. MT1‐MMP is a major cellular microenvironment modifier, maintaining collagen homeostasis by degrading excess collagen (A), creating a migration path in motile cells such as cancer cells (B), modulating local microenvironmental signaling by cleaving transmembrane receptors (C), and destroying tissue ...
Yoshifumi Itoh, Masaki Inada
wiley   +1 more source

Influence af acute iodine incorporation on thyroid function and thyroidal iodine content [PDF]

, 1981
Habermann, J., Leisner, B., Pickardt, C. R., Scriba, Peter Christian, Witte, A.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Risk Factors for Falls in Patients on Hemodialysis: A 12‐Month Prospective Study

Hemodialysis International, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients on hemodialysis have comorbidities and malnutrition and are subject to polypharmacy, which contributes to disability and sarcopenia. These conditions increase the risk of falls and are associated with fractures, morbidities, substantial costs, nursing home admissions, hospitalization, and mortality.
Luciana Angélica da Silva de Jesus, Bruno Valle Pinheiro, Ana Clara Cattete Bainha, Rodrigo Schinniger Assun Garcia, Letícia Maria do Carmo Corrêa, Helena Faria Mucci, Erich Vidal Carvalho, Pelagia Koufaki, Leda Marília Fonseca Lucinda, Cristino Carneiro Oliveira, Maycon Moura Reboredo   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypomagnesemia and vitamin D deficiency complicating bisphosphonate induced hypocalcaemia [PDF]

, 2012
Zolendronic acid is a potent bisphosphonate that is used to treat patients with metastatic cancer by reducing bone pain and preventing skeletal complications of bone metastasis.
Bigeni, Josephine, Vella, Antoine
core  

Iron Overload: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Monitoring

International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Iron overload is associated with significant health risks, underscoring the importance of understanding its pathophysiology as well as establishing accurate diagnostic and monitoring methods. Chronic iron overload is associated with either genetic disorders characterized by excessive iron accumulation (hereditary hemochromatosis), or is ...
Elena Chatzikalil, Polyxeni Delaporta, Konstantinos Bistas, Antonis Kattamis   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source