Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The postoperative and idiopathic (autoimmune) hypoparathyroidism are the most frequent causes of hypocalcaemia with low parathyroid hormone level. Moderate chronic hypocalcaemia frequently is asymptomatic, thus the prevalence of hypocalcaemia with low parathyroid hormone level in the general population remains unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of hypocalcaemia with low parathyroid hormone level in a representative sample of Pol...

Introduction: Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) develops more frequently in the elderly. The high prevalence of chronic kidney disease and inappropriate vitamin D status are among the predisposing factors. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of SHPT, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and vitamin D status in a representative group of Polish elderly population.Objective: The study was carried out as a part of the nationwide PolSenior project (m...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) develops more frequently in the elderly with marked predisposition for female gender. The prevalence of PHPT in Poland is unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of PHPT in a representative sample of Polish elderly population.Description of methods/design: The study was carried out as a part of the nationwide PolSenior project (medical, psychological and socioeconomic aspects ...