by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
According to a recent report, older individuals with low serum vitamin D and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone may have a higher risk for depression. Researchers from VU University Medical Center and Vrije University of Amsterdam recently published a...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
The role of healthy parathyroid glands is to monitor blood calcium levels and produce parathyroid hormone, which will keep those levels stable. When calcium levels fall or increase, parathyroid hormone should signal the bones to release more, or less, calcium into the...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Uncategorized
Q: Where are the parathyroid glands located? A: There are four of them, and they are located at the back of the thyroid Q: What purpose do the parathyroid glands serve? A: They are responsible for the regulation of calcium in the bloodstream. They control the calcium...
