📢Have research to share? The deadline to submit abstracts for the AAES 2027 Annual Meeting is approaching. Join us in Sacramento, CA, May 22-24, 2027, and showcase your work. 📅 Deadline: November 1 🔗buff.ly/VRbxuBy

📢Planning to submit an abstract for AAES 2027? Now is the time to get started! Share your latest research and innovations in endocrine surgery and join us in Sacramento, California, from May 22-24, 2027. buff.ly/VRbxuBy

📢 A reminder that abstract submissions for the AAES 47th Annual Meeting are open! Share your latest research and innovations in endocrine surgery and join us in Sacramento, California, from May 22-24, 2027. buff.ly/VRbxuBy

📢 The Call for Abstracts for the 47th Annual Meeting of the AAES is now open! Join us in Sacramento, California, from May 22-24, 2027 and share your latest research and innovations in endocrine surgery. buff.ly/VRbxuBy

How are pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas diagnosed? Doctors may use: ✅ Blood or urine tests to check hormone levels ✅ Imaging (CT, MRI, or specialized scans) to locate the tumor Everyone with pheo/para needs genetic testing! Up to 40% are linked to inherited syndromes.

Most pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are treated with surgery to safely remove the tumor. Preparation with medication before surgery is critical to control blood pressure and prevent complications.@PheoParaAlliance Centers of Excellence can be a great resource. See an expert

Pheochromocytoma ("pheos") secrete catecholamines which cause “spells” of high BP, headache, heart racing, sweating, and/or anxiety. These symptoms can be difficult to diagnose with such a rare disease. @PheoParaAlliance #TheAdrenalineRush #PheoParaPhorever #PheoParaPhearless

Join us tonight with this expert @TheAAES lineup for @PheoParaAlliance Awareness Week! Join us 8 pm EST/5 pm PST for the live event. #PheoPara #AdrenalineRush

We are thrilled to partner again with the Pheo Para Alliance during their annual awareness week. Join us for an expert panel discussion TOMORROW evening. Register here! #PheoParaAlliance #TheAdrenalineCircuit #PheoParaAwarenessWeek2026 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

Today's the day! Join us at 5 pm PST/8 pm EST for a patient-focused webinar and get answers to your questions on "The Difficult Diagnosis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism!" Register here! buff.ly/EgXI4wv

It's tomorrow 8/11, 8 pm EST! Join us for a patient-focused webinar to get answers to your questions on "The Difficult Diagnosis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism!" Register here! buff.ly/EgXI4wv

What is "Focused Practice Designation (FPD) for Adult Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery"? FPD is a special recognition given to surgeons who dedicate a significant part of their practice to these procedures. This is a NEW designation - so not all expert surgeons have it!

Today is 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗬𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗗 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 commemorating the person who discovered the parathyroid glands in mammals - 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗢𝘄𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬, 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟰. #PAM2026 #parathyroidawarenessmonth2026

Primary hyperparathyroidism impacts about 1 in every 1,000 males and 2 to 3 in every 1,000 females. It predominantly occurs in individuals above the age of 50. #ParathyroidAwarenessMonth2026 #PAM2026 @TheAACE @ParaTroupers1 @TheEndoSociety

You Don’t Need to “Watch and Wait” Forever Tired of watching your high calcium levels and hoping it gets better? Parathyroid surgery is the only cure for primary hyperparathyroidism—and it can be life-changing. AAES surgeon finder can help. buff.ly/wUqJMh7 #PAM2026

High PTH with low vitamin D? Sometimes, high parathyroid hormone (PTH) isn’t caused by a parathyroid tumor—it’s your body compensating for low Vitamin D. This is called secondary hyperparathyroidism. Your doctor may recommend Vitamin D supplements and recheck. #PAM2026

What Causes Hyperparathyroidism? (PART 2) Dr. Sorensen's analogy, continued: 4-Gland Hyperplasia = "The Mean Girls" All 4 glands are a little overactive: they oversecrete PTH. Treatment: remove 3-3.5 glands. Only 1 normal-sized gland is needed for normal function. #PAM2026

What Causes Primary Hyperparathyroidism? 🧵(1/2) Dr. Meredith Sorensen explains: Parathyroid Adenoma = "The Playground Bully" One gland goes rogue, pumps out excess PTH, ignores the body's signals to stop. Result: high calcium. ✅ Removing that gland can CURE it. #PAM2026

A diagram of the thyroid gland is rotated to show the very enlarged left inferior parathyroid gland. Use this free app (Thyroid Navigator) to explore the anatomy! #CheckYourCalcium #PAM2026 @TheAACE @ParaTroupers1 @TheEndoSociety

Surgeons use scans before parathyroid surgery to find hidden glands and plan a successful operation. Radiolabeled 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT has limited availability but may be useful for finding hidden glands that can't be located with other scans. #PAM2026 @Paratroupers1