This concise book provides practical strategies to help nephrologists and endocrinologists correctly diagnose and treat the various forms of parathyroid disease they may encounter in the management of chronic kidney disease. Each chapter deals with various topics related to parathyroid gland anatomy and physiology, as well as diagnostic tests and their particularities in regard to chronic disease.The book highlights the range of therapies used for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism, and critically analyses the latest research in the field. Providing an up-to-date review of the current literature, including innovations in both medical and surgical treatment and current indications for parathyroidectomy, this practice-oriented book is an excellent resource for nephrologists, endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons and family medicine physicians.

Chapter 1. Parathyroid glands in CKD: anatomy, histology, physiology and molecular biology in CKD.- Chapter 2. PTH regulation by the Klotho/FGF23 axis in CKD.- Chapter 3. Parathyroid Imaging in Patients with Renal Hyperparathyroidism.- Chapter 4. PTH receptors and skeletal resistance to PTH action.- Chapter 5. PTH regulation by phosphate and miRNAs.- Chapter 6. PTH measurement in CKD.- Chapter 7. Relation between PTH and biochemical markers of MBD.- Chapter 8. Effect of PTH on the Hematologic System.- Chapter 9. Parathyroid Hormone as a Uremic Toxin.- Chapter 10. Control of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SPHT) by older and newer vitamin D compounds.- Chapter 11. The role of the old and the new calcimimetic agents in chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder.- Chapter 12. Parathyroidectomy in Chronic Kidney disease.- Chapter 13. Relation between PTH and the risk of mortality in CKD