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Hypoparathyroidism mnemonic

Hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which the parathyroid glands are underactive and do not produce enough parathyroid hormone. This can lead to…

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Differential diagnosis of hypocalcemia

The differential diagnosis of hypocalcemia is broad. The most common cause of hypocalcemia is inadvertent postsurgical hypoparathyroidism. Autosomal Dominant hypocalcemia An activating…

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Diazoxide Mechanism of Action

Diazoxide works by blocking the release of insulin from the pancreas, thus allowing recovery from hypoglycemia in, most commonly, pediatric patients with…

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How to Store Insulin

All unopened insulin should be kept in the refrigerator at 36°- 46°F (2.2°-7.7°C). Once insulin is in use, it should be kept at…

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Islet Cells of The Pancreas

The islets cells of the pancreas (also known as islets of Langerhans) are somewhat ovoid groupings of pancreatic endocrine cells embedded within…

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