Hypoparathyroidism News

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

First Person Treated in Amolyt Pharma’s AZP-3601 Trial for Hypoparathyroidism

A Phase 1 clinical trial of AZP-3601, an experimental therapy designed to induce a prolonged increase in blood calcium levels in people with hypoparathyroidism, has treated the first participant. Amolyt ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

Study: Lower Quality of Life, Worse Symptoms in Thyroid Cancer Survivors With Hypoparathyroidism

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People with thyroid cancer who develop hypoparathyroidism after surgery have reduced quality of life and worse symptoms than those without hypoparathyroidism, a study reports. The study, “Quality of life in patients ... Read more

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

TransCon PTH Reduces Need for Other Therapy, Improves Quality of Life, New Data Show

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Ascendis Pharma‘s TransCon PTH can safely treat hypoparathyroidism, reducing the need for other therapies and improving patients’ quality of life, an extension period of the PaTH Forward Phase 2 trial ... Read more

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Calcium Deposits More Common in Post-surgical Permanent Hypoparathyroidism, Study Reports

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Calcium deposits in the carotid arteries and brain are more common in people with permanent hypoparathyroidism who underwent thyroid removal surgery than in the general population, a study reports. As ... Read more

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Decrease in PTH Levels Right After Thyroidectomy Predicts Calcium Deficiency

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Having a greater than 65% drop in parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels on the first day after a total thyroid removal increases the likelihood of developing transient calcium deficiency, or hypocalcemia, ... Read more

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

TransCon PTH Safe, Effective, May Reduce Need for Other Therapies, Trial Data Shows

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TransCon PTH, an investigational therapy being developed by Ascendis Pharma, safely normalized calcium and phosphate levels, and reduced the need for other treatments in adults with hypoparathyroidism, data from the ... Read more

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

Stem Cells Production Method Could Lead to New Therapies, Study Suggests

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A novel approach for the production of parathyroid-like cells from stem cells — cells from which all others with specialized functions are generated — could help find new treatments for ... Read more

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

International Osteoporosis Foundation Recognizes Research in Hypoparathyroidism

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The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) recently launched Skeletal Rare Diseases Academy, recognizing two researchers with awards for their work in hypoparathyroidism-associated bone changes and pregnancy outcomes. The awards, intended to ... Read more

August 25, 2020September 28, 2020

Xperiome Platform Aims to Streamline Searches for Rare Diseases, Gain Patient Input

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Raremark, an online rare disease patient community, has launched a digital platform called Xperiome, aimed at streamlining the search for new medicines for rare disorders and incorporating more patient input ... Read more

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Permanent Hypoparathyroidism Rare in Children After Total Thyroidectomy, Study Finds

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Thyroid cancer, central neck surgery and the incidental removal of parathyroid tissue raise the risk for hypoparathyroidism in children after total thyroid removal, according to a study. Yet, the risk ... Read more

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

EveryLife Foundation Launches Scholarship Fund for Rare Disease Community in US

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The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a scholarship fund in the U.S. to support individuals with rare disorders who are pursuing personal goals through training and education. The ... Read more

August 13, 2020September 13, 2020

New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films

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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated for May, its organizers set out to find a new way to bring the films ... Read more

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Study: Natpara Prevents Kidney Insufficiency Long-term in Hypoparathyroidism

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While people with hypoparathyroidism receiving conventional treatment with supplements experience significant declines in kidney function over time, the replacement therapy Natpara appears to preserve kidney function in the long-term, a five-year ... Read more

August 5, 2020August 6, 2020

Hypoparathyroidism Patients Show Extensive Changes in Bone Microstructure

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People with hypoparathyroidism experience extensive changes in bone microstructure compared with the general population, a pilot study revealed. Such changes appear to be more prominent in patients whose disease has a ... Read more

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020

Transient Problems With Calcium Likely Post-surgery if Vitamin D Levels Low

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Low vitamin D levels increase the risk of temporary hypocalcemia, or low blood calcium levels, and hypoparathyroidism following surgery to remove the parathyroid glands, a study found. The study, “Preoperative ... Read more