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TTP – Time to progression of disease

The time to a 25% or greater increase in the size of at least…

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TWIST – Time without symptoms or toxicity

The amount of time spent without symptoms of disease or toxicity from treatment.

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Comorbidities

Comorbidities are conditions that co-exist with or are additional to an initial diagnosis. For example, diseases that…

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Secondary hyperparathyroidism

Kidney disease can cause a condition called secondary hyperparathyroidism, which can have a big…

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Primary hyperparathyroidism

An overactive parathyroid gland results in a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism, which can impact…

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Cancer of the parathyroid gland

An overactive parathyroid gland results in a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism, which can impact…

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Placental abruption

Placental abruption is a complication of pregnancy where the placenta separates from the…

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