Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland
In this article, a brief historical timeline of discoveries in thyroid anatomy, the embryology, gross anatomy and histology of the thyroid gland…
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Why Eplerenone Causes Less Gynecomastia Than Spironolactone
Eplerenone (Inspra) and spironolactone (Aldactone) are two aldosterone antagonists commonly used for the treatment of hypertension (HTN) and heart failure (HF) due…
Read articleBeta-Hydroxybutyrate as a Diagnostic Tool
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a vital indicator of ketone-producing metabolic energy deficits that result from insufficient carbohydrate metabolism, leading to increased fatty acid…
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Continuous Glucose Monitors : A Comprehensive Guide
Brief history of glucose monitoring Blood glucose is an important monitoring parameter when it comes to diabetes management. Attempts to quantify glucose…
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Effects of Glucocorticoids on White Blood Cell Counts
Glucocorticoids, such as dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, and prednisone, are a class of steroid hormones that have various effects on the immune system. One…
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Pathophysiology of Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was eponymously named Stein-Leventhal syndrome based on a case series of seven women with clinical hyperandrogenism (hirsutism), oligomenorrhea,…
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Levothyroxine Dosage Calculator for Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine Dosage Calculator Doses of levothyroxine (convert the estimated dose of levothyroxine to the closest dose) Approximating the suggested dose of levothyroxine…
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Normocalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a metabolic bone disease characterizedby hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and inappropriately elevated PTHdue to autonomous production of parathyroid hormone by…
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Cinacalcet Mechanism of Action
Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic agent utilized in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid cancer and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Osteitis fibrosa cystica also known…
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Bone Turnover Markers in Osteoporosis
A practical approach to utilizing bone turnover markers in the management of patients with osteoporosis. Study objectives Identify potential clinical applications of…
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