Anatomy of the parathyroid gland
The parathyroid glands play a central role in bone and mineral metabolism. Next, the embryologic development, anatomical structure, vascular supply, and functional…
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Winter Formula
Winter Formula is a useful approach to predicting the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in patients with metabolic acidosis. The predicted…
Read articleProlactinoma MRI
Prolactinomas represent the monoclonal proliferation of lactotroph cells resulting in the formation of an adenoma. Although inheritable courses of pituitary adenomas exist,…
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Anatomy of the Pituitary
The pituitary gland (also known as hypophysis) is a pea sized gland that is composed of two significant portions, the anterior and…
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Types of Glucometers
Glucose monitors are one of the most important tools for people with diabetes. They help you keep track of your blood glucose…
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Graves disease and pregnancy
Graves disease has an interesting clinical course during pregnancy. Pregnant women with Graves disease typically go through an initial exacerbation of hyperthyroidism…
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Salt and pepper skull is a radiographic finding that originates from famous mid-17th-century French cuisine, highlighting the importance of white salt and…
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Pituitary Apoplexy
Pituitary apoplexy is an uncommon endocrine emergency characterized by severe headaches (“worst headache of my life), vision changes, and vomiting. This constellation…
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Two cell Two Gonadotropin Theory
The two-cell two gonadotropin theory is central to our understanding of ovarian steroidogenesis. The origin, simplified model, and intracellular signaling mechanisms involved…
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Podcasts are more popular than ever, but there’s still not much understanding about how to produce them. The good news is that…
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