I have the same memory, but I'm not sure anything was ever published describing that effect.

What's the current opinion on the advantages and disadvantages of detecting mild primary hyperparathyroidism?

Jonathan

On 14 May 2012, at 11:50, Paul Collinson wrote:

I seem to recollect that the introduction of multichannel analysers massively increased the diagnosis of hyparathyroidism and ectomy which was followed by a reappraisal back to more conservative management of a slightly elevated calcium

 


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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/women_shealth/9260217/Is-this-why-youre-tired-all-the-time.html

 

"There is a very cheap calcium blood test which can test for hyperparathyroidism. Without it, these women will never know what is wrong.”

 

Jonathan

 

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