You probably already know you need calcium for strong bones and teeth. But did you know that you need normal levels of this important mineral for healthy blood vessels, muscles, and nerves, too? If ...

A parathyroid hormone test measures levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in your body. This hormone is produced by small glands in your neck and regulates the level of calcium in your blood. A ...

Your parathyroid glands are four tiny glands located at the four corners of your thyroid gland. They are about the size of a pea and produce hormones to regulate the calcium levels in your blood and ...

Orlando M. Gutiérrez, MD The management of chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) is central to the care of patients with kidney disease. HOW TO TAKE THE POST-TEST: To obtain CME ...

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