*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • Recently my doctor referred me to an ENT doctor because my calcium was elevated and so was my parathyroid ...

Q: My sister developed low calcium levels after having thyroid surgery for thyroid cancer. Does the thyroid gland control calcium levels? A: Although the thyroid gland (which produces thyroid hormone) ...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Three weeks ago, I had a comprehensive exam. I am a 53-year-old man and in good health. I have no complaints. I am quite active. Nothing was found on the exam. My lab tests were good ...

October 20, 2009 (Chicago, Illinois) — Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism can go home immediately after successful parathyroidectomy, provided that they receive postoperative supplemental oral ...

Your parathyroid glands are four tiny glands located at the four corners of your thyroid gland. They are about the size of a pea and produce hormones to regulate the calcium levels in your blood and ...