by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
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...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
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...
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...
