Recommendations for research
The guideline committee has made the following recommendations for research.
1 Bone turnover markers
What is the clinical utility of bone turnover markers in the diagnosis and management of primary hyperparathyroidism?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on assessment after diagnosis .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review B: diagnostic tests.
2 Management after unsuccessful first surgery
What is the best and most cost-effective management strategy for people whose first surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism is not successful?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on unsuccessful surgery .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review F: management options in failed primary surgery.
3 Long-term outcomes of different management strategies
What are the long-term outcomes of different management strategies for primary hyperparathyroidism? Which strategies are most cost effective?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on all people with primary hyperparathyroidism .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review I: monitoring.
4 Managing primary hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy
What are the optimal management strategies for primary hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on care during pregnancy .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review J: pregnancy.