Sellar Mass - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBSellar masses (SMs) are adenoma bodies that are typically located on or around the pituitary gland, specifically near the sella turcica. 1,2 Sellar masses are known to account for approximately 10% to 15% of all intracranial neoplasms. 3,4 and are responsible for a myriad of visual, neurological, and hormonal deficiencies. 3 Pituitary adenomas ...
How Should High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Be Addressed?
WEBOct 29, 2019 · Lp (a) is an independent risk factor for both CV disease and calcific aortic valve stenosis. Serum levels of Lp (a) should be used to determine CV risk linked to Lp (a). HEART UK outlines Lp (a) levels of 32 to 90 nmol/L as being associated with minor risk, 90 to 200 nmol/L associated with moderate risk, 200 to 400 nmol/L associated with high ...
Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis: Diagnosis and Management
WEBFeb 19, 2020 · Hyperthyroidism refers to increased thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion from the thyroid gland, whereas thyrotoxicosis is characterized by the clinical manifestations of inappropriately high thyroid hormone action in tissues. 1 These manifestations result from hormone excess at any level of …
Hypercalcemia - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Hypercalcemia Causes & Presentation. Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal. The normal range of calcium is 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dl (4.3 to 5.3 mEq/L or 2.2 to 2.7 mmol/L). 1 This reference range may differ by 0.5 mg/dl depending on the laboratory or hypercalcemia workup. Patients typically present with symptoms of hypercalcemia when the serum calcium ...
Type 2 Diabetes Medications That Induce Weight Loss
WEBMar 22, 2024 · A weight loss of 5% to 15% can improve obesity-related complications. 1,2. There are approved medications to help treat obesity, including phentermine (Lomaira®), orlistat (Alli®), topiramate (Trokendi XR®), and naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®). However, these are not indicated to treat type 2 diabetes. 3.
Central Hypothyroidism - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Central hypothyroidism symptoms include 1,2: intolerance to cold and decreased sweating. dry skin and hair. fatigue, drowsiness, and headache. constipation. muscle cramps. changes in sleep and menstrual cycles. unexplained weight gain, along with swelling or puffiness. anxiety, depression, or memory loss.
How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Like Ozempic or Mounjaro, Work?
WEBJun 14, 2024 · GLP-1 receptor agonists also bind to the GLP-1 receptors on certain neurons in the brain to decrease hunger and increase satiety. They have been shown to slow gastric emptying within the first hour of eating, resulting in the feeling of being full. Patients who use GLP-1 receptor agonists experience reduced appetite and hunger, lower preference ...
Secondary Hypogonadism: Causes and Potential Treatment
WEBJanuary 15, 2016. Most cases of secondary hypogonadism appear to respond to selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) therapy. However, intolerance to SERMs is common or they may cause unwanted side effects, according to Paul Turek, MD, director of the Turek Clinic in Beverly Hills and San Francisco, California.
Thyroid Hormone Resistance - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Etiology & Risk Factors for Thyroid Hormone Resistance. Impaired sensitivity is due to mutations in the thyroid hormone receptor. Thyroid hormone levels are determined by the concentrations of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), secreted by the hypothalamus, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. The two types of thyroid hormone are 3,3’triiodo-L ...
Progestin-Only Contraceptive Slynd Gets FDA Approval
WEBJun 3, 2019 · The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Slynd (drospirenone; Exeltis) for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.. Slynd, a progestin-only oral contraceptive, lowers the risk of becoming pregnant primarily by suppressing ovulation.It contains the synthetic progestin drospirenone in a 4mg dosage strength that is given in a 24/4 dose regimen.
Skip to content