by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
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...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
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...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
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...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
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...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
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...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
Undergoing parathyroid surgery or minimally invasive parathyroid surgery comes with many questions. Who will perform my surgery? What are the risks? When will I be able to continue with my daily routines? While these are some of the more common questions relating to...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
Thanks to recent advancements in technology and science, the minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) has the highest cure rate of all parathyroid operations. However, keep in mind that the exact numbers depend on your surgeon and his/her experience. In fact, there...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
Above all else, Dr. Larian values the bond he has with his patients. He firmly believes that there is more to it than just prescribing medications and performing surgery. In his opinion, the most important thing is to earn the trust of his patients. This allows Dr....
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
While the parathyroid glands are located right next to the familiar sounding thyroid gland, they have no related function. The thyroid gland regulates the body’s metabolism, while parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels. The sole purpose of the parathyroid...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
While less than 5% of people with parathyroid disease claim they do not have symptoms and feel fine when the initial diagnosis is made, close to 100% of parathyroid patient will actually say they feel better after the parathyroid problem has been cured. This obviously...
