Endocrine
Browse endocrine news, education and analysis by endocrine subsections - growth disorders; hypogonadism and other sexual disorders; inflammatory disorders; osteoporosis and other bone disorders and thyroid disorders.
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Clinical review: Hypothyroidism |
Hyperprolactinaemia: diagnosis and management |
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Prescribing for transgender patients under new GMC guidance |
Weakness and hypotension: case study |
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Growth disorders
Evidence base: Bullous pemphigoid
Find all the latest information about guidelines, online resources and key texts...
Evidence base: Reduced fetal movements
A summary of the guidelines, key texts and online resources to help in the management...
Evidence base: Acromegaly
Find all the latest information about guidelines, online resources and key texts...
Inflammatory disorders
DH blamed as UK-wide shingles jab is delayed
60,000 shingles vaccines are being made available to UK patients on private prescription...
The basics - Assessing parotid swellings
There are many possible causes of parotid swellings, from Sjogren's syndrome to either...
Treating female pattern baldness
Many women will seek help from hairdressers before consulting their GP.
Osteoporosis and other bone disorders
GPs face tougher QOF in new contract
GPs must achieve higher standards to earn the same QOF points after negotiators agreed...
Fracture care needs urgent overhaul, says GPSI
GP commissioners must improve access to specialist osteoporosis clinics to tackle...
Gene discovery presents osteoporosis therapy target
The discovery of a gene that regulates bone growth may provide a therapeutic target...
Thyroid disorders
Clinical Review: Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland produces...
Metformin may increase risk of thyroid problems
Metformin has been linked to an increased risk of low TSH levels in patients with...
The Basics - Gynaecomastia
Being aware of the potential causes will assist with appropriate history taking and...
