Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a condition that causes one or more parathyroid glands to produce an excess amount of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This disrupts the blood calcium level in the body and can lead to kidney failure. To understand the correlation between...
Calcitonin is an amino acid hormone produced and released in the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland that helps the body manage metabolism, muscle control, and other essential functions. Calcitonin helps regulate calcium levels in the blood — and appears to work...
Most of us know that vitamin D and calcium go hand in hand. That is because vitamin D aids in the proper absorption of calcium in our bodies. This is the reason why milk is commonly fortified with vitamin D or else the calcium in the milk would not get absorbed by the...
The parathyroid glands are four of the lesser-known glands in the human body. With symptoms of parathyroid problems often being misdiagnosed, many people living with a parathyroid problem may not even know it! Babak Larian, MD, FACS, Director of the CENTER for...
Did you know that the term “ectopic” simply means “in an abnormal position”? By definition, ectopic parathyroid glands are parathyroid glands that are not located in the standard position in the body. Babak Larian, MD, FACS, parathyroid expert in Los Angeles, sees...
Osteoporosis, or bone disease, affects nearly 57 million Americans. You are probably familiar with the connection between calcium and osteoporosis, but did you know that osteoporosis might be caused by an underlying parathyroid disorder? The parathyroid is comprised...
Though it’s been known for quite some time that hyperparathyroidism affects woman at a 3:1 ratio, new studies suggest that the group at the highest risk of developing the condition is African American woman over the age of 50. In a new study published by the Journal...
At the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles, expert head and neck surgeon Babak Larian, MD, FACS, performs parathyroid surgery for individuals suffering from parathyroid tumors and parathyroid cancer. To better help his patients prepare for their...
Often times when individuals come to Dr. Larian for issues relating to their parathyroid, they wonder if surgery is the best option for them. Though parathyroid cancer and tumors can affect an individual at any time in their lives, one of the most common questions...
Whenever a patient comes to Dr. Larian for the examination and treatment of a parathyroid tumor, they often seek medical attention because they noticed certain symptoms that were bothering them. Though symptoms of parathyroid tumors can mimic other disorders, it’s...
