Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD The endocrine system is made of glands that produce hormones (chemical messengers), ...

Pariacalcitol is a type of vitamin D and is believed to be a positive way to manage CKD complications.

The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, examined the effects of paricalcitol -- a synthetic form ...

High ionized calcium levels were associated with an increased risk for hyperparathyroidism, especially among men.

A new study led by Dr. Hilla Chen from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at Hebrew University, recently published in ...

Up to 30% of acute kidney injury (AKI) survivors requiring dialysis and personalized care after discharge from the hospital.

The Work and Pensions Secretary has announced plans to tighten the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment ...

Chronic kidney disease, also called End Stage Renal Failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. The kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, which is then excreted ...

Objective: This study compared the efficacy of microwave ablation (MWA) and parathyroidectomy (PTX) in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) and evaluated the improvement of bone ...

Patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis frequently experienced gastrointestinal manifestations, including hemorrhages, obstructions, and perforations. Gastrointestinal (GI ...

The normal resting heart rate varies by age. In adults, any number between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) is considered a good resting heart rate. Babies and young children have higher resting ...