Impact of parathyroid hormone on osteoporosis; a short look at the current knowledge

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by losing bone tissue, resulting in increased fragility and an risk of fractures. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) plays essential role the development osteoporosis. High levels PTH for prolonged periods lead to decrease density. However, intermittent administration effective treatment osteoporosis, suggesting that careful dosing can have therapeutic benefit