Volunteer Story: Lydia (hypoparathyroidism)
Volunteer Story: Lydia (hypoparathyroidism)
Volunteer Story: Lydia (hypoparathyroidism)
As a side effect of a past surgery, Lydia developed hypoparathyroidism, a disorder that inhibits her body鈥檚 ability to manufacture enough of a particular hormone. Through a clinical study, Lydia works with researchers to manage the condition鈥檚 effects on her bones, and scientists gain useful information about the effects of using a synthetic replacement version of the hormone she lacks.
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