What does parathyroid hormone intact mean?

Intact and fragmented hormone is present in and secreted by the parathyroid gland. The intact hormone represents a smaller fraction, but its portion is increased when calcium levels are low and decreased when calcium levels are high.

Is 11 a high calcium level?

It shows that people with only mild elevations of blood calcium (between 10 and 11 mg/dl) have just as many symptoms and complications from the high calcium as people with much higher calcium levels (above 11.1 mg/dl). Hypercalcemia complications develop over time.

Where was the Panzer III used in World War 2?

The Panzer III was used in the German campaigns in Poland, in France, in the Soviet Union, and in North Africa. Many were still in combat service against Western Allied forces in 1944-1945: at Anzio in Italy, in Normandy, and in Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands.

What was the difference between a Panzer IV and a Panzer III?

Unlike the Panzer IV, the Panzer III had no turret basket, merely a foot rest platform for the gunner. The Panzer III was intended as the primary battle tank of the German forces. However, when it initially met the KV-1 and T-34 tanks it proved to be inferior in both armour and gun power.

What happens if a parathyroid tumor is not found?

If the surgeon simply removes one of the parathyroid tumors (adenomas) and the second one is not found (or commonly, not even looked for, and obviously not removed), then this patient will be “better”, but not cured. This patient also has “persistent” hyperparathyroidism and needs a second operation.

How is Sensipar used to treat parathyroid disease?

Sensipar: Treating Parathyroid Disease with Sensipar. Sensipar (Cinacalcet) is a drug made for patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism due to kidney failure who are on dialysis. It does not work for primary hyperparathyroidism (what this entire web site is about), and often makes patients worse.