| Advocacy organizations and websites that can provide you with information about hypoparathyroidism. |
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The Hypoparathyroidism Association The Hypoparathyroidism Association is directed by volunteers affected by hypoparathyroidism and overseen by a Medical Advisory Board. It is devoted to all forms of hypoparathyroidism, a rare medical disorder in which the parathyroid glands fail to produce sufficient amounts of the parathyroid hormone. National Organization for Rare Disorders The National Organization for Rare Disorders is dedicated to helping the nearly 30 million Americans with rare diseases, and the organizations that serve them, through programs of education, advocacy, research and patient services. The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) The ASBMR is a professional, scientific and medical society established to bring together clinical and experimental scientists involved in the study of bone and mineral metabolism. The Endocrine Society (ENDO) Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. The Society works to foster a greater understanding of endocrinology among the general public and practitioners of complementary medical disciplines and to promote the interests of all endocrinologists at the national scientific research and health policy levels of government. www.endo-society.org/about/index.cfm |
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