Publications by authors named "James R Carlisle"
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- The study evaluated primary care providers' knowledge of management guidelines for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) based on the 2009 NIH consensus recommendations.
- A survey of 109 clinicians revealed that only 31% were fully aware of surgical intervention criteria, and 34% knew appropriate surveillance tests for asymptomatic patients.
- Chart reviews indicated that only 34% of eligible patients underwent surgery, highlighting a significant gap in adherence to management guidelines; improving education may enhance compliance with future recommendations.
Primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) contributes to the onset of many chronic conditions. Although parathyroidectomy is the only definitive treatment, observation remains a valid option. Over a 3-year span, a major health plan was queried for HPT and benign parathyroid neoplasm.
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