Hypoparathyroidism and malabsorption.

Hypoparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidism.

The principal function of the parathyroid hormone (PTH) is maintenance of calcium plasmatic levels, withdrawing the calcium from bone tissue, reabsorbing it from the glomerular filtrate, and indirectly increasing its intestinal absorption by stimulating active vitamin D (calcitriol) production. Additionally, the PTH prompts an increase in urinary excretion of phosphorus and bicarbonate, seeking...

Normocalcaemic Hypoparathyroidism

Objective There are no consistent data on the prevalence and bone status of normocalcaemic hypoparathyroidism (NHYPO) as defined by normal adjusted calcium and low PTH level. Our aim was to determine the prevalence and the metabolic bone profile of NHYPO in older women, assessing its evolution over time. The second objective was to evaluate the prevalence of other calcium metabolic disorders. D...

Lactose malabsorption and nutrition

© 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Published 2014 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. The consumption of milk and dairy products varies considerably in different regions of the world. Indeed, according to the statistics of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in 2007 the consumption of milk and dairy products averaged 240 kg and 360 kg per capita in the UK and Sweden, respectiv...

Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Hypoparathyroidism.

CONTEXT Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder characterized by hypocalcemia due to insufficient secretion of PTH. Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a less common disorder due to target organ resistance to PTH. This report summarizes the results of the findings and recommendations of the Working Group on Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Hypoparathyroidism. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Each contributing author revie...

Malabsorption and nutritional support