 elcome to the
largest web site for 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, conditions, hormone problems, and treatment options
including all types of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal
surgery. All pages were written by physicians who treat
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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!
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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
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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! The
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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
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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
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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.
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