Thyroid Hormone Synthesis
The 7 critical steps involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormone will be reviewed here. The efficient synthesis of thyroid hormone requires…
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Dermatologic manifestations of diabetes mellitus
The prevalence of cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus (both Type 1 and Type 2) ranges between 30 to 70%. The clinical features…
Read articleRadioactive Iodine Uptake and Scan
Radioactive iodine uptake and scan for the thyroid is a test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine absorbed by the thyroid…
Read articleAcromegaly testing
The role of IGF-1 and growth hormone assay in the evaluation of acromegaly. Various conditions may lead to spurious lowering of growth…
Read articleSir William Osler
A brief history of the life of Sir William Osler. He felt this about biographies : “What more delightful in literature than…
Read articleSecretin Stimulation Test
The secretin stimulation test is used in the timely diagnosis of gastrinoma in Zollinger Ellison Syndrome/multiple endocrine neoplasia type I syndrome. A…
Read articleFOAMED (Free Online Med Ed)
There are a number of reasons why you might want to consider free open access to medical education (FOAMed). Perhaps you’re looking…
Read articleSecondary hypertension mnemonic
A simple mnemonic for recalling the causes of secondary hypertension is CHARPLES. It is worth noting that most of the secondary causes…
Read articleHorner syndrome mnemonic
Horner’s syndrome classically presents with anhidrosis, ptosis, miosis, and enophthalmos. The simple mnemonic, SAMPLE can be used to recall both the causes…
Read articleHypoglycemia after Gastric Bypass
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is a complication of gastric bypass surgery and may occur anywhere from 6 months to 8 years after surgery. The…
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