Tag: Endocrinology
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Progression Profile of Graves’ Disease After Loading-Dose Antithyroid Therapy: Insights from Brazzaville
Introduction Graves’ disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder and the leading cause of hyperthyroidism worldwide. Its clinical course—marked by thyrotoxicosis, ocular manifestations, and immunological fluctuations—requires careful management beyond symptom control. This article discusses the progression profile of Graves’ disease after the initial phase of antithyroid therapy, specifically focusing on a loading-dose regimen used at the…
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Sleep, Stress and Sunshine: 11 Ways to Look After Your Metabolism
Sleep, stress and sunshine: why metabolism benefits from everyday choices Metabolism isn’t just about calories in and calories out. It’s a finely tuned system powered by hormones that respond to how we live each day. Endocrinologists, including experts from leading institutions, emphasize that simple, sustainable changes can raise energy levels, improve body composition, and support…
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Sleep, stress and sunshine: 11 endocrinologist tips to support your metabolism
Sleep, stress and sunshine: 11 endocrinologist tips to support your metabolism Metabolism is not just about calories in and out. It’s a complex system driven by hormones that respond to our daily rhythms, stress levels and sunlight exposure. Leading endocrinologists explain practical steps you can take to nurture your metabolic health, from sleep quality to…
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Surgical Thyroid Diseases in Men: Insights from 61 Cases Studied
Overview: Thyroid Disease in Men Surgical thyroid pathology in men is less common than in women, yet it presents unique challenges. Across clinical series, men show a relatively higher risk of malignancy in thyroid nodules and certain diseases that require surgical intervention. Understanding these patterns helps clinicians tailor diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to improve outcomes…
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Surgical Thyroid Diseases in Men: Insights from 61 Cases
Overview: Thyroid Disease in Men Thyroid pathology in men is less common than in women, but it often carries a higher concern for malignancy. This article summarizes findings from a focused study of 61 male patients who underwent thyroid surgery, highlighting malignancy rates, diagnostic pathways, treatment strategies, and post-operative outcomes. The goal is to shed…
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India’s Doctors Sound Alarm Over Boom in Availability of Weight Loss Injections
Unregulated Rush for Weight Loss Injections India’s medical community is sounding the alarm over a rapidly expanding market for weight loss injections. While appetite-suppressing drugs have shown potential in clinical settings, doctors warn that an unregulated boom risks patient safety, long-term health consequences, and the misapplication of these treatments as a quick fix for obesity…
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Thyroid Dysfunction During Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Children
Overview Emerging research indicates that thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy may influence the likelihood of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. A study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that mothers with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across gestation may be associated with higher autism risk in their offspring. While the findings are…
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Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnancy and Autism Risk: What New Research Suggests
Overview: A Growing Area of Maternal-Fetal Health Emerging research is increasingly focusing on how maternal health during pregnancy can influence child development. A recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism highlights a potential link between persistent thyroid hormone imbalance during pregnancy and an elevated risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in…
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Why Diabetes Doesn’t Care About Age: Insights from Dr. Oluwarotimi Olopade on Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
Understanding the Truth: Diabetes Can Start in Childhood Diabetes is often perceived as a condition that mainly affects adults, but medical experts remind us that the disease can be diagnosed at any age. In a recent discussion with Dr. Oluwarotimi Bolaji Olopade, a physician and endocrinologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and the Secretary…
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Diabetes Can Strike at Any Age: Insights from Dr. Oluwarotimi Olopade on Early Detection and Care
Diabetes Knows No Age: A Message from Lagos’ Endocrinologist “Diabetes doesn’t ask how old you are; a child can be born with it.” This stark reminder from Dr. Oluwarotimi Bolaji Olopade, a physician and endocrinologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), underscores the universality of the condition. As the Secretary General of the Endocrine and…