Hypocalcemia is a common and important problem in dairy cows. It is usually defined as subclinical and clinical according to blood concentrations of total (tCa) or ionized (iCa) calcium (Ca) and the diagnosis of clinical signs. Cows with clinical hypocalcemia present muscle weakness and fasciculation, inability to control body temperature, anorexia, and or inability to stand which eventually le...

We present a case of prominent hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia attributed to magnesium infusion in a preeclamptic patient. Iatrogenic hypermagnesemia is an underrecognized cause of hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia. Our report illustrates the effects of magnesium therapy on serum calcium and potassium, necessitating close electrolytes monitoring when used.

BACKGROUND Hypocalcemia is a common complication following thyroidectomy. To explore reasonable and simple methods for predicting postoperative hypocalcemia and identify the optimal strategies for selective calcium supplement are meaningful for surgeon. METHODS Based on the NCCN risk stratification system, patients were divided into 4 groups (A-D): low-risk group A, who only underwent limited...

In previous work we found that vitamin D-deficient and also calcium-deficient rats developed hypocalcemia and an impairment of bone formation and mineralization. The present study of thyroparathyroidectomized (TPTX) rats was undertaken to determine the effect of hypocalcemia without secondary hyperparathyroidism. TPTX rats fed a normal diet developed hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia in associ...

Milk fever and subclinical hypocalcemia are the most important macro-mineral metabolic disorders that affect transition dairy cows. Many studies have shown that cows with subclinical hypocalcemia are also prone to many diseases and disorders. The drain of Calcium (Ca) during early lactation represents a significant increase in Ca demand over that for late fetal growth and physiological maintena...

Hypocalcemia is the most common major adverse event in patients with osteoporosis receiving the bone resorption inhibitor denosumab; however, limited information is available regarding risk factors of hypocalcemia. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the risk factors of hypocalcemia induced by denosumab treatment for osteoporosis. We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients who had ...

Hypocalcemia may present as an asymptomatic laboratory finding or as a severe, life-threatening condition. Upon the diagnosis of acute hypocalcemia, a rapid treatment regimen may be necessary. In contrast, chronic hypocalcemia may be well tolerated by the patient, but treatment nonetheless remains necessary in order to prevent long-term complications. The hallmark of acute hypocalcemia is neuro...

OBJECTIVE To describe the hitherto unrecognized occurrence of transient ionized hypocalcemia with acute adrenal insufficiency and its therapy. METHODS We present three case reports with documented longitudinal laboratory findings. RESULTS Transient ionized hypocalcemia of acute illness has been noted in children and adults and is associated with increased mortality. Precipitating illnesses ...