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Time in Range : A Comprehensive Guide
Importance of glucose monitoring in diabetes management Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by the body’s inability to regulate blood glucose or sugar, levels. Regular and accurate glucose…
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Menstrual Cycle
What is the Menstrual Cycle? The menstrual cycle begins on the first day of vaginal bleeding, which occurs due to the shedding of the endometrium built during the…
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Insulin Pumps : A Concise Guide
What are insulin pumps? Insulin pumps are sophisticated devices designed to administer precise doses of insulin over a 24-hour period. They operate with a compact and portable electrochemical…
Mechanisms
Mechanism of action of inclisiran (leqvio)
Inclisiran and Physiology The emerging small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology offers a unique opportunity for the inhibition of particular genes within cells, which allows for the exploration of…
Mechanisms
Mechanism of Action of Insulin
Basic Science Physiology of Insulin Action Insulin’s Composition Insulin is a hormone composed of 51 amino acids, forming two chains—A and B—interlinked by a pair of disulfide bonds.…
Physiology
Role of Insulin and Glucagon in Metabolism
Insulin plays an important role in various metabolic processes throughout our body. It is particularly crucial for controlling blood glucose levels, ensuring it is either stored for future…
Mechanisms
Ezetimibe Mechanism of Action
Ezetimibe represents a unique therapeutic intervention in lipid management as it stands as the inaugural compound approved for reducing total and LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) levels through the inhibition…
Physiology
Endocrine Feedback Loops
A hallmark of endocrine systems is the feedback regulation mechanism that modulates hormone synthesis. This feedback control relies chiefly on two key factors: the stimulus from superior neural…
Physiology
Types of Hormone Receptors
The effectiveness of hormone action is dependent on the hormone’s ability to bind to a receptor on the target cell. This binding process enables the cell to differentiate…
Physiology
What Are Hormones : Know The Basics
Hormones are unique molecules produced by specific cells or tissues known as endocrine glands. These molecules are released from their cells of origin and are carried to their…
