Endocrine reviews lipids
Adipose Tissue Physiology
Adipose tissue: Anatomy & function Adipose organ has been classified into brown adipose tissue (BAT) and white adipose tissue (WAT). Brown adipose tissue regulates body temperature by generating…
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Endocrine disease - diabetes
Low-Carbohydrate Diets for Managing Diabetes
Diabetes refers to a varied group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemia (high blood glucose or sugar levels) resulting from genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Type 1…
mnemonics
Layers of the Skin Mnemonic
The complexity of the human body extends even to its exterior: the skin. This protective barrier is composed of various layers, each performing a distinct function. This article…
Mechanisms
i-131 Whole Body Scan with Thyrogen Injections
Introduction Radioactive iodine (RAI) scans are used to assess patients with thyroid cancer, particularly differentiated thyroid cancer, to detect residual or recurrent disease after thyroidectomy. Thyrogen, also known…
Endocrine reviews medicine
Pineal Gland : Structure and Function
Renee Descartes described the pineal gland as the “seat of the soul.” It is located in the center of the brain. The primary function of the pineal gland…
Endocrine reviews lipids
What is LDL Cholesterol : A Comprehensive Overview
In recent years, cardiovascular disease has become one of the leading causes of death worldwide. One of the key risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease is high levels…
Endocrine disease - diabetes
Diabetic Foot Examination
People with diabetes are at a higher risk for various foot health problems; therefore, a thorough foot examination is important. This involves self-foot monitoring daily and yearly professional…
Endocrine reviews medicine
Plasma proteins – A Comprehensive Review
Blood plasma is a pale, straw-colored fluid of water, proteins, hormones, and nutrients. In other words, blood plasma is blood without blood cells, of which 92% of plasma…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Is Vitamin D a Hormone
Vitamin D, also called calciferol, is a fat-soluble compound whose major biological function in humans is maintaining calcium homeostasis. Vitamin D is an umbrella term used to describe…
Endocrine disease - diabetes
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Stages – A Concise Guide
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and severe complication of diabetes, affecting up to 15% of individuals with diabetes at some point in their lifetime. Although DFUs…
