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Aldosterone escape has been applied to two pathophysiologic states encountered in practice. The first is the classic “aldosterone escape” of primary hyperaldosteronism. Another form of aldosterone escape has…
Choosing suitable therapies for patients with chronic kidney disease : Patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) require a modification of medical therapy. CKD increases the risk…
As technology advances, so does the way we learn. In the past, medical students would spend hours poring over textbooks, memorizing facts and figures. Today, however, there is…
Prolonged exposure to supra-physiologic doses of glucocorticoids (GCs) can suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, requiring steroid weaning to prevent signs/symptoms of cortisol deficiency. Limited evidence exists to guide wean…
Kussmaul breathing is a type of deep, rapid breathing that occurs when the body is trying to get rid of excess carbon dioxide. This eponymous term is attributable…
Basal rate testing is a key part of setting up and adjusting an insulin pump. It helps you figure out how much insulin your body needs to keep…
Serum calcium is tightly regulated by various factors which act in a coordinated manner to keep calcium levels in the normal range. A simple mnemonic for recalling both…
Calcium Albumin Correction Calculator Calcium Albumin Correction Corrects serum calcium based on albumin levels. Select consistent units (mg/dL & g/dL) or (mmol/L & g/L). Serum Calcium: Albumin: Calcium…
Are you preparing for your endocrinology board exams and don’t want to miss out on the best resource to ace them? Look no further! A review of various…
Anion Gap Calculator Sodium (Na) [mEq/L] (Normal Range: 136 – 145) Chloride (Cl) [mEq/L] (Normal Range: 98 – 106) Bicarbonate (HCO₃) [mEq/L] (Normal Range: 23 – 28) Albumin…
