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Acromegaly: Diagnosis and Treatment
I. Overview of acromegaly Acromegaly is caused by tumors of somatotrophs that secrete excessive growth hormone (GH). In children, this results in gigantism, where they grow faster than…
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Physician-authored notes, cases, and infographics across endocrinology.
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Cushing’s Disease : Treatment and Diagnosis
I. Overview Of Cushing’s Disease Cushing’s disease is caused by a pituitary tumor that produces excessive, uncontrolled amounts of ACTH, leading to a rise in cortisol levels. This…
Endocrine reviews medicine
PseudoEndocrine Disorders
Introduction Endocrinology has long been a vibrant field of medical research focused on unraveling the intricate details of hormonal interactions and the myriad of diseases that result from…
Board review
Endocrine Effects of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Introduction Immune checkpoint inhibitors enhance the immune system’s ability to recognize and attack cancer cells. They target specific proteins on immune cells, called immune checkpoints, which play a…
Endocrine disease - reproductive health
What is Hirsutism
Understanding Hirsutism Hirsutism, a condition characterized by excessive terminal hair appearing in a male pattern on women, predominantly occurs in androgen-dependent areas. The majority of hirsutism cases, approximately…
Endocrine disease - thyroid gland
Hypothyroidism Role of T3 and T4
Hypothyroidism: Background Hypothyroidism is a condition that affects approximately 5% of the global population. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in regions with sufficient iodine is Hashimoto’s disease,…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Cortical versus Trabecular bone
Distinct types of bone tissue can be recognized visually — dense, compact bone tissue (cortical bone) and porous, spongy bone tissue (trabecular bone). The dense version, known for…
Algorithms
Diabetes Treatment Algorithm: AACE 2023 Complications Centric Approach
Diabetes Treatment Algorithm Diabetes Treatment Algorithm from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. This web-based algorithm was developed in response to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)…
Endocrine disease - parathyroid, calcium and bone metabolism
Vitamin D Tests
Vitamin D, a critical fat-soluble vitamin, is integral to numerous physiological processes, with a central role in the regulation of calcium homeostasis and bone health. In addition to…
Endocrinology Calculators
Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio Calculator
Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio Calculator Interpretation of the Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio Calculator When diagnosing conditions like preeclampsia or eclampsia, a crucial component is the evaluation of patient’s…
