What is SIADH?
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) is a syndrome characterized by the excessive output of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). The most common features…
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Triphasic Response of Diabetes Insipidus
Complete transection of the pituitary stalk, as might occur in traumatic brain injury or transsphenoidal surgery, results in the classic “triphasic response”…
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Patients with diabetes insipidus present with hypotonic polyuria and polydipsia. There are two forms of diabetes insipidus – central and nephrogenic. Causes…
Read articleDawn and Somogyi phenomenon mnemonic
A simple mnemonic for remembering the dawn and Somogyi phenomenon. A simple memory aid for dawn and somogyi phenomenon SOMOgyi = SO…
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Mechanism of action of steroidogenesis inhibitors
The mechanism of action of various steroidogenesis inhibitors and their clinical application in managing Cushing’s disease will be reviewed. Physiology Adrenal steroidogenesis…
Read articleWould I make a Good Endocrinologist
If you’re like most medical professionals, the answer is probably no. However, if you’re interested in a career as an endocrinologist, it’s…
Read articleCauses of Hirsutism Mnemonic
Hirsutism is a pattern of excess terminal hair growth (dark, coarse hair) in the classic androgen-dependent areas (chin, upper lip, upper abdomen,…
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Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to convert sugar into energy, and it can lead to blindness, kidney failure,…
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Calcium Regulation
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, with about 99% found in bone. It is essential in several…
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A thyroid storm refers to a life-threatening metabolic and multisystemic dysfunction characterized by a state of excess thyroid hormone (productive hyperthyroidism) and…
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