Insulin Resistance: Assessment and Management Author : Smith Torres Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows the cells in the body to use glucose for energy. When cells in the muscles, fat, and liver are irresponsive to insulin and cannot use glucose from Read More |
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Insulin Resistance: Contemporary Endocrinology Author : Smith Torres Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism Insulin resistance (IR) is a medical condition wherein the cells fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin. The function of this hormone is to let glucose enter the cells and reduce the blood sugar Read More |
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Insulin Resistance: The Complete Guide Author : Carlos Rickman Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism Insulin resistance (IR) is a condition where cells in the muscles, fat and liver do not respond to insulin and are unable to utilize glucose from the blood for energy. As a response, the pancreas creates Read More |
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Selected Topics in Thyroid Disease Author : Benjamin Copes Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism The thyroid is a gland that produces hormones that help control many vital functions of the body especially metabolism. A medical condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce the right amount Read More |
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Thyroid Disease: Clinical Diagnosis and Therapy Author : Joaquin Noah Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism The medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland is referred to as thyroid disease. The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones. These hormones help in regulating energy use, infant Read More |
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Thyroid Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Author : Dakota Marshall Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism The medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland is known as thyroid disease. Generally, there are five types of thyroid diseases, namely, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, structural Read More |
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Type 1 Diabetes: Diagnosis and Management Author : Solomon Fleming Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism Type 1 diabetes is a form of diabetes in which very little or no amount of insulin is produced by the pancreas. It is also known as juvenile diabetes. The major symptoms of type 1 diabetes include frequent Read More |
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Type 2 Diabetes: Diagnosis and Management Author : Solomon Fleming Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes that causes high blood sugar, insulin resistance and lack of insulin. Its symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, Read More |
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Assessment and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Author : Eldon Miller Subject : Gastroenterology Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of inflammatory disorders of the colon and small intestine. The two major types of inflammatory bowel diseases are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Read More |
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Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis Author : Drake Baldwin Subject : Gastroenterology An inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract is referred to as ulcerative colitis. It affects the innermost lining of the large intestine. There are several Read More |