It might be more rewarding to enquire how many of us are taking vit D
supplements based on available evidence that more is better - I know I am.
I made an enquiry on mailbase about interpreting 'raised' PTH values in
patients being screened for osteoporosis roughly 2 years ago. Condensing the
advice I received then I would say there is not much point in knowing a
patients PTH status unless they have symptoms or biochemical evidence of
hyperparathyroidism, or have CRF. Measure vitamin D and treat, or just treat.
Regards, David
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