The impact of hypoparathyroidism - What does it mean to live with this condition? 

Welcome to the first episode in the HypoparaExchange podcast series. Listen to Dr. John Bilezikian from Columbia University, USA and Fiona, a patient living with chronic hypoparathyroidism, discuss their perspectives and experience of this rare condition. In this episode, we discuss the broad impact that the condition has on people’s lives including long-term complications. 

This podcast was produced and funded by Takeda and is available to the public for information purposes only; it should not be used for diagnosis or treating health problems or disease. It is not intended to substitute for consultation with a healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider for further advice. The impact of the symptoms of hypopara described in this podcast are based on a single person’s experience and perspective of living with the condition, described in their own words. Not all people living with the condition will experience the same symptoms. 

Date of preparation: May 2019
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HypoparaExchange Podcast: Episode One

HypoparaExchange. A podcast series about the rare disease hypoparathyroidism, moderated by BBC science journalist Vivienne Parry, uncovers the key challenges of living with hypoparathyroidism. Hear views and opinions from expert doctors and patients.

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disease that occurs when inadequate levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) are secreted by the parathyroid glands, resulting in a mineral imbalance in the body expressed by a low concentration of calcium (hypocalcemia) and a high concentration of phosphate (hyperphosphatemia) in the blood.1,2

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This podcast was produced and funded by Takeda and is available to the public for information purposes only; it should not be used for diagnosis or treating health problems or disease. It is not intended to substitute for consultation with a healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider for further advice. The impact of the symptoms of hypopara described in this podcast are based on a single person’s experience and perspective of living with the condition, described in their own words. Not all people living with the condition will experience the same symptoms.

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1. Abate et al. Front. Endocrinol., 2017; 7:172
2. Bollerslev et al. Eur J Endocrinol. 2015;173: G1–20.

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