Defines endocrinology and
endocrine surgery. Quick look at the hormones
produced by the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal,
pancreas, and pituitary, and what they do. A
good place to start! parathyroid
surgery parathyroid
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Overviews, anatomical drawings,
x-rays, and treatment options for thyroid nodules,
thyroid goiters, and thyroid cancer. Now more about
nodules and the tests to diagnose a potential
thyroid cancer. Also, more on the risks of radiation
exposure, specifics on each type of thyroid cancer,
and everything you could want to know about too much
or too little thyroid hormone.
Over
100 thyroid pages! |
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Includes parathyroid gland
function, calcium regulation and osteoporosis.
Hyperparathyroidism is covered in detail including
all types of parathyroid tests and who needs to have
surgery. All surgical options are covered, including
new minimal parathyroid surgery with near 99% cure
in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia! The
world's largest collection of parathyroid articles
is here. parathyroid |
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Normal and abnormal function of
the adrenal glands. Emphasis placed on laparoscopic
adrenalectomy as the preferred treatment for most
adrenal gland tumors. We also explain every x-ray
test for adrenal tumors and the specific diseases
which are due to excess adrenal hormone production. parathyroid |
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Information regarding every
aspect of diabetes, including basic information for
new patients, more in-depth information for the
seasoned diabetic. Illustrations help explain
complex diabetes issues. parathyroid
surgery |
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Learn about the dangers of
osteoporosis and the effects of estrogen, calcium,
exercise, and menopause. All the newest drugs are
discussed in a non-biased manner for everyone to
understand. parathyroid
parathyroid parathyroid surgery |
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The pancreas contains a number
of hormone secreting cells (i.e. insulin) which may
become overactive tumors, some of which can be
malignant. parathyroid |
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