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Video: What Are the Parathyroid Glands?
A Parathyroid Specialist Explains the Calcium-regulating Glands
A parathyroid specialist, Dr. James Norman, talks about the parathyroid glands.
Video: Why Do You Need Calcium?
How the Parathyroid Glands Regulate Calcium
In this video, Dr. James Norman explains why our bodies need calcium—and what that has to do with the endocrine system.
Video: Hyperparathyroidism FAQs
A Parathyroid Specialist Answers 3 Questions
Dr. James Norman, a parathyroid specialist, answers the 3 questions he hears most frequently from his hyperparathyroidism patients.
Video: What Is Hyperparathyroidism?
A Parathyroid Specialist Explains This Parathyroid Disorder
In this video, Dr. James Norman explains the basics of hyperparathyroidism, which is an over-production of parathyroid hormone.
Hyperparathyroidism Center
Our Hyperparathyroidism Center explains everything you need to know about this parathyroid disorder—when your parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone.
Osteoporosis Facts & Tips
This article explains facts about osteoporosis and tips that may help you prevent or treat the disease.
An Overview of the Parathyroid
The Calcium-regulating Gland that Helps Keep Bones Healthy
The parathyroid gland has a single responsibility in the endocrine system—to regulate calcium levels. To do this, it secretes parathyroid hormone. The parathyroid is located near your thyroid; however, their functions are not connected.
Pre-Operative Decision Making
Who is a candidate for minimal parathyroid surgery?
It is clear that ALL patients with primary hyperparathyroidism are candidates for minimally invasive parathyroid surgery using intraoperative nuclear mapping.
Minimal Parathyroid Surgery
The Minimally Invasive Technique Utilizing Intraoperative Nuclear Mapping
New operation for parathyroid requires 25 minutes and local anesthesia to treat parathyroid problems. Parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism can be treated with minimal outpatient surgery.
Preoperative Localization of Parathyroid Tumors
Description of tests for parathyroid glands. Describes sestamibi, ultrasound, CT scans and MRI scans. Part of the largest parathyroid site on the internet.
Your Parathyroid Glands
Easy to understand info on parathyroid gland disease, treatments, tests, osteoporosis, calcium and surgery. Explains mini parathyroid surgery. Written for patients by parathyroid experts.
Parathyroid Cancer
Diagnosis and Treatment of Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid cancer: diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid cancer. Parathyroid cancer is very rare, and it can cause hyperparathryoidism. Parathyroid cancer is typically treated with parathyroid surgery. Learn about current parathyroid cancer surgery te
Osteoporosis and Parathyroid Disease
How Calcium Effects Osteoporosis and Parathyroid Disease
Osteoporosis and treatments of osteoporosis and causes of osteoporosis; calcium, parathyroid, Fosamax, Actonel, Evista. The effects of parathyroid disease on osteoporosis is covered including mini surgery to fix it.
Sestamibi Scanning
The Preferred Method for Localizing Parathyroid Tumors
The most accurate test to detect overactive parathyroid glands. Written by one of the World's experts for the largest parathyroid site on the web. Several examples and a full description for patients, even a technical page for physicians.
Parathyroid Surgery: The Standard Technique
Overview of Parathyroid Surgery
Hyperparathyroidism, a parathyroid disease, can be cured with surgery. This article is a comprehensive overview of the standard technique of parathyroid surgery. Learn what to expect and how parathyroid surgery is performed here.