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  • What is Hyponatremia?
    Health - 19 Jun 2023
    The term hyponatremia refers to a condition where the blood level of the electrolyte sodium is too low. A healthy sodium level is between 135 and 145 mmol/l and a person is considered to be...
  • Nicotine Pharmacology
    Health - 19 Jun 2023
    Nicotine is a chemical compound present in tobacco. It is readily absorbed into the bloodstream through mucosal surfaces lining the mouth, nose and airways. Nicotine may also be absorbed through the...
  • Finasteride Mechanism
    Health - 18 Jun 2023
    In healthy males, testosterone is produced primarily by the testes and in small amounts by the adrenal glands. Most of the testosterone is transported bound to a specific plasma protein called sex...
  • What Causes Acromegaly?
    Health - 16 Jun 2023
    Growth hormone is produced and released by the pituitary gland. This is a pea-sized gland just below the brain. Normal release of growth hormone before attainment of puberty allows for normal growth...
  • How is Acromegaly Diagnosed?
    Health - 16 Jun 2023
    Acromegaly has a slow course and symptoms often take months or even years to develop. If the condition is suspected, diagnostic tests are prescribed. The tests are outlined as follows.
  • What is Endocrinology?
    Health - 15 Jun 2023
    Clinical endocrinology is a branch of Medicine that deals with the endocrine glands, actions of hormones and their metabolic consequences.
  • Hyponatremia Prevention
    Health - 3 Jan 2023
    Hyponatremia or a low blood sodium level can sometimes be corrected before it causes complications. The condition can also be prevented altogether by following certain preventive measures.
  • Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosis
    Health - 3 Jan 2023
    Cushing’s syndrome has general symptoms that are similar to several other health conditions and, as a result, it can be difficult to diagnose. It is often a long process that requires a series of...
  • Amyloidosis Symptoms
    Health - 31 Dec 2022
    The symptoms of amyloidosis vary widely due to the many different parts of the body that can be affected by the disease.
  • The Endocrinology Profession
    Health - 30 Dec 2022
    Endocrinology is the medical specialization that involves the study of hormones that are produced and secreted by the endocrine glands. These are vital for the various functional processes of the...

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