HypoparaExchange Special: Diagnosing the rare disease hypoparaThe fourth episode of our podcast series, HypoparaExchange, is a special release to coincide with Rare Disease Day 2020. In this episode, we hear from Professor Karin Amrein, from the Medical University of Graz, Austria, Division for Endocrinology and Diabetology, in conversation with Conor, a patient from Ireland who has lived with the condition since the age of three. The conversations discuss the rarity of hypoparathyroidism, with an in-depth view into one of the many rare non-surgical forms of the condition. As well as discussing the difficulty of diagnosis, Conor also shares his experience of living with a rare disease, with Professor Amrein sharing her perspectives on clinical care experience with newly diagnosed patients.The HypoparaExchange series is moderated by science writer, broadcaster and BBC journalist, Vivienne Parry.This podcast was produced and funded by Takeda and is available to the public for information purposes only; it should not be used for diagnosis or treating health problems or disease. It is not intended to substitute for consultation with a healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider for further advice. The impact of the symptoms of hypopara described in this podcast are based on a single person’s experience and perspective of living with the condition, described in their own words. Not all people living with the condition will experience the same symptoms.Job code: S53317Date of preparation: January 2020