Welcome to the largest website for diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid, parathyroid and other endocrine disorders. This information is intended for the education of patients and their families. There are over 150 very detailed but easy to understand pages on endocrine disease, hormone problems, and treatment options including all types of diabetes treatments and diets, the latest in osteoporosis treatment, and thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery. All pages were written by physicians who treat these diseases.
Introduction to Endocrinology and Endocrine Surgery
Defines endocrinology and endocrine surgery. Quick look at the hormones produced by the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and pituitary, and what they do.
Your Thyroid Gland
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.
Your Parathyroid Glands
Includes parathyroid gland function, parathyroid tumors, 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 over 99% cure in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia!
Your Adrenal Glands
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.
The Diabetes Center
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.
The Osteoporosis Center
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.
Endocrine Diseases of the Pancreas
The pancreas contains a number of hormone secreting cells (i.e. insulin) which may become overactive tumors, some of which can be malignant.
