Evidence-Based Medicine

Aug 28, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Evidence-Based Medicine

Timing of bias Type of bias Explanation Before a clinical trial begins Selection bias Study subjects improperly chosen Channeling bias Prognosis of study subject influences group or cohort assignment During…

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Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

Aug 28, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

Severe hypercalcemia (>11.5 mg/dL) Calciphylaxis Persistent hypercalcemia more than 3–12 months post transplant Persistent hypercalciuria or phosphate wasting Fractures, bone pain, or rapid bone loss Nephrocalcinosis Pruritis PTH gland size…

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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Aug 28, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Cause Clinical features Diagnostic test Impaired intestinal calcium absorption    Low dietary intake Avoidance of dairy products/ obtained via history 24 h urine calcium assessment Lactose intolerance Abdominal pain, bloating,…

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