Role of the EnvCT in SIVmac Viral Fitness

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) affects three million Americans and increases risks of fractures, kidney stones and cardiovascular disease. Surgery is the only cure, yet fewer than 10 percent of patients receive it. In Wisconsin, patients in highly disadvantaged neighborhoods are treated at half the rate of others. The project team interviewed patients to understand barriers to diagnosis and treatment. Based on their findings, they developed educational tools for both patients and providers to improve referrals and access to surgery. Through improving surgical referrals, these interventions have the potential to directly improve patient outcomes.