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Diabetes Travel Letter
If you have diabetes, it’s important to have a travel letter from your doctor. This letter will help you if you need medical care while you’re away from…
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Endocrine reviews medicine
Fasting for a chromogranin A Test
The chromogranin test is a test that measures the levels of chromogranin A (CgA) in the body. CgA is a protein that is produced by the body’s cells…
mnemonics
Mnemonic Cranial Nerves : Dirty Surprise
Hey medical students, here’s a fun and intuitive way to remember the 12 cranial nerves and their sensory or motor functions! We have two catchy mnemonics that’ll help…
Endocrine disease - pituitary gland
Prolactinoma
Prolactinomas are the most common type of pituitary tumor, accounting for approximately 40% of all cases. They are generally benign and occur more frequently in women than in…
Endocrinology Calculators
Quicki Calculator
The QUICKI calculator is a simple and easy-to-use online tool that can help calculate your patient’s insulin sensitivity, using fasting insulin (µU/ml) and fasting glucose (mg/dL). This information…
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Mnemonic for Metabolic Syndrome
There are several key features of the metabolic syndrome, which can be easily remembered using the mnemonic “WAIST” Clinical features of the metabolic syndrome A mnemonic for the…
Physiology
Endocrine System Concept Map
A concept map is a visual aid that can be used by students to learn and organize information. The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and…
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What Is hormone Imbalance
Hormone imbalance is a medical condition that affects many people. It can cause a wide variety of symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. For a general audience of…
Endocrine reviews diabetes
Egregious Eleven of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
There are eleven known pathophysiologic defects that Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by. These eleven features are often referred to as the “egregious eleven”. 1. Pancreatic…
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How to become an Endocrinologist
Is endocrinology the right choice for you? Endocrinology is the study of hormone-producing glands and the hormones they secrete. Endocrinologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and…
