This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Classical primary hyperparathyroidism—a disease of 'bones, stones, and psychic groans'—is a rarity in the US, although it is still seen in some parts of the world. Today, most patients with primary ...

Background Familial isolated primary hyperparathyroidism (FIHP) is an autosomal dominant disorder that can represent an early stage of either the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) or ...

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on assessment after diagnosis. Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...

Hyperparathyroidism is a condition wherein the parathyroid glands create too much parathyroid hormone. This can cause the levels of calcium in the blood to rise, which, without treatment, can lead to ...