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‘Slow down, you crazy child’: Taking Billy Joel’s ‘Vienna’ to heart
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (704+ words) Behind a columnist's favorite song is a tale of trauma, perseverance, and love Written by Bari Vapnek | July 22, 2026 “Slow down, you crazy child/ And take the phone off the hook and disappear for a while/ It’s all right, you can…...
Post-surgery hormone testing may rule out long-term complication
1+ week, 3+ day ago (578+ words) Having 2nd procedure to complete thyroid removal increased risk of complication Written by Andrea Lobo | July 16, 2026 Levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on the day after thyroidectomy – a surgery to remove the thyroid gland – may accurately help rule out permanent hypoparathyroidism, a…...
Starting a new clinical trial for a higher dose of...
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (894+ words) A columnist says she is eager to start a higher-dosage Yorvipath trial Written by Bari Vapnek | June 10, 2026 “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” — Yogi Berra Getting on a plane recently brought back a rush of familiar feelings. I remembered…...
Long-term hypoparathyroidism complications differ by sex: Review
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (546+ words) Chronic kidney disorder more likely in men; women may face higher fracture risk Written by Andrea Lobo | June 4, 2026 Men with chronic hypoparathyroidism may be more likely to develop chronic kidney disease (CKD), while women with the disorder may face higher…...
Fostering community support through a World Hypopara Awareness Day...
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (322+ words) Let's encourage each other to live our best hypopara lives Written by Bari Vapnek | May 22, 2026 “Don’t let your circumstances define your future.” — Popular saying If I had one wish, it would be a world without hypoparathyroidism. Realistically, that is as…...
Calcium control may cut risk of kidney problems in children: Study
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (459+ words) Nonsurgical hypoparathyroidism poses risk of complications later in life Written by Andrea Lobo | May 21, 2026 Children with hypoparathyroidism that is not a consequence of surgery may face a significant risk of kidney complications later in life, particularly calcium deposits and reduced…...
How a home office redesign is helping to relieve chronic pain
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (422+ words) My office now feels like a safe space while I manage myofascial pain syndrome Written by Heather Novak | May 8, 2026 My physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor (PMR) explained to me that when one thing is off in the body, especially with…...
Advances help protect parathyroid during thyroid surgery
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (517+ words) But inadvertent removal remains common, UK study finds Written by Margarida Maia, PhD | May 7, 2026 Accidental removal of the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery has become less common — decreasing by about 35% from 2021 to 2023 — likely reflecting better surgical awareness and imaging tools…...
If the show must go on, I must go on to the show — flare-up or no...
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (653+ words) My best-laid plans weren't enough, so I trusted myself and made new ones Written by Heather Novak | April 24, 2026 Chronic illness doesn’t come with a pause button or a manual. Having hypoparathyroidism and several comorbidities means my best-laid plans too often…...
New medical diagnoses answer months of questions
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (239+ words) I'm glad I listened to my gut and kept pushing for solutions Written by Heather Novak | April 10, 2026 My shoulder and neck hurt for two different reasons. The chronic shoulder pain is caused by myofascial pain syndrome, which means both my…...