Free Endocrinology Notes, MCQs & Infographics
The cytochrome P450 (CYP) superfamily of enzymes is responsible for the oxidative and reductive metabolic transformation of a wide range of xenobiotics, including medications used in clinical practice.…
Acute cholecystitis is a common clinical presentation involving gallbladder inflammation, typically due to gallstones obstructing the cystic duct. It can cause severe abdominal pain and tenderness. Murphy’s sign…
Eplerenone (Inspra) and spironolactone (Aldactone) are two aldosterone antagonists commonly used for the treatment of hypertension (HTN) and heart failure (HF) due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Spironolactone…
Figure 1. Understanding dermatomes of the human body Dermatomes are specific areas of the skin that receive sensory innervation from a single spinal nerve. Each spinal nerve emerges…
Tinel’s sign is a clinical test used to identify entrapment of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, which is a common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).…
There are a number of reasons why you might want to consider free open access to medical education (FOAMed). Perhaps you’re looking for an alternative to traditional medical…
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is a complication of gastric bypass surgery and may occur anywhere from 6 months to 8 years after surgery. The definition, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology mechanisms, and…
A detailed comparison of Bartter and Gitelman syndrome inheritance patterns, site of defects in the kidney, clinical features, pathophysiology, and treatment. A description of similarities and differences between…
Multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 and 2 (MEN1 and MEN2) are rare disorders of the endocrine system. A comparison of these syndromes and approach to management. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia…
