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Glucose transporters are required from shuttling glucose from the extracellular to intracellular compartment. Insulin by binding to the tyrosine kinase insulin receptor present on target cells promotes the…
Introduction As with the other endocrine glands controlled by the anterior pituitary, hypofunction of the thyroid gland can be divided into a primary form due to failure of…
A thyroid examination is a simple bedside evaluation that will help diagnose thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or both. The thyroid gland is located in your neck below…
Thyroid disease is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can have significant impacts on an individual’s physical and mental health. If you or someone close to you…
In this article, we will review the embryology, gross anatomy and histology of the pancreas. Historical timeline of discoveries in diabetes care Around 1500 B. C., Papyrus Ebers,…
The mechanism of action of bromocriptine and its clinical application in the management of Cushing’s disease will be reviewed. Physiology The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis : Refer to this article…
The mechanism of action of retinoic acid and its clinical application in the management of Cushing’s disease will be reviewed. Physiology Regulation of corticotroph physiology by retinoic acid…
The mechanism of action of pasireotide and its clinical application in the management of Cushing’s disease will be reviewed. Endocrine Physiology The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis : The hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis…
The glycemic index, or GI, is a ranking of foods based on their immediate effect on blood glucose levels i.e., blood sugar response. Foods with a high GI…
Testosterone is an important hormone for transgender men, as it helps to masculinize the body and produce the desired physical changes. For many transgender men, testosterone replacement therapy…
