Adrenal Gland Disorders
Adrenal Gland Disorders What are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are the part of the body responsible for releasing three different classes of hormones. These hormones control many important functions in the body, such as: Maintaining ... [... more]
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Virilization
Virilization is the development of exaggerated masculine characteristics, usually in women, often as a result of the adrenal glands overproducing androgens (testosterone and similar hormones). Virilization is caused by excess production of ... [... more]
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia? Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, also known as CAH or 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency, is a genetic disorder of the adrenal glands. Normally, the adrenal glands help keep the body in ... [... more]
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a complicated medical condition which can affect people in many different ways. CAH has 3 "versions", 1-people have a problem with salt wasting, 2- non-salt wasting (still with the diagnosis of Congenital [... more]
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Collection of a 24-hour urine specimen
INTRODUCTION The re are a variety of circumstances in which collection of an accurate 24-hour sample is important. Examples include calculation of the creatinine clearance, estimation of protein excretion, and measurement of the excretion of free ... [... more]
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The Chihuahua - Dogs
Should you have a desire to search for a pet, think about a dog... then deem one that is a mini but mighty... the ever-loving Chihuahua. Why you say? Well, considering I own one, makes writing this article a la perfect. Why are Chihuahuas so ... [... more]
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Pedipaws Pet Nail Trimmer Review - Dogs
Since nail trimming is a pet care task I dread, after watching those frequent TV commercials touting the newest pet grooming tool, I was persuaded to buy the Pedipaws Pet Nail Trimmer. I've barely missed and even accidentally nipped the quick in ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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AACE Physician Finder
Clinical Endocrinologists The Voice of Clinical Endocrinology® - Founded 1991 AACE Clinical Conversations COLA Laboratory Accreditation Find an Endocrinologist Endocrinology Careers Mailing List Request Member Listservs Coding Manual ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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