Endocrine reviews adrenal
Aldosterone renin ratio
Interpretation of the ARR should only be made after confirming that renin is suppressed in the setting of high endogenous aldosterone production. Aldosterone renin ratio (ARR) in primary…
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Mechanisms
Testosterone Mechanism of Action
Testosterone is a hormone that is produced primarily in the testicles. It is responsible for the development of male characteristics, such as a deep voice, facial hair, and…
Endocrinology Calculators
Hyperthyroidism Evaluation Algorithm
References Kravets I. Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2016 Mar 1;93(5):363-70. PMID: 26926973.
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Metyrapone Test
This Metyrapone Test is a stimulation test to assess the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis. In essence, it is a practical dynamic test to assess adrenocorticotropic hormone reserve. Preparation…
MOA-DiabetesInsipidus
Desmopressin mechanism of action diabetes insipidus
The mechanism of action of desmopressin and its clinical application in the management of central diabetes insipidus will be reviewed. Physiology of Antiduretic Hormone Action Antidiuretic hormone and…
Endocrinology Calculators
LDL calculator
This calculator for estimating LDL cholesterol is based on the Friedewald equation. Enter lipid values in either mg/dL or mmol/L to calculate low-density cholesterol (LDL). The Friedewald equation…
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What to do when blood glucose is high
This insulin pump troubleshooting protocol will guide you through the process of managing an unexpectedly high blood glucose event. High blood glucose while on an insulin pump Keep…
Endocrinology Calculators
Sodium correction in hyperglycemia
A calculator for serum sodium correction in the setting of hyperglycemia. In normal physiology, effective osmolarity in the presence of overt hyperglycemia is more clinically relevant than the…
Endocrinology Calculators
Fractional Excretion of Sodium (FENa) Calculator
The Fractional Excretion of Sodium Calculation (FENa) requires the following patient parameters : Plasma Sodium and Urine Sodium in mEq/L. Plasma Creatinine and Urine Creatinine in mg/dL. Formula…
mnemonics
Riedel Thyroiditis Mnemonic
A rare fibrotic condition that results in the destruction of the thyroid and overgrowth of progressively fibrosing connective tissue that may invade surrounding structures.There is no robust epidemiologic…
