Endocrinology

Document covering some key aspects of endocrinology  

Slideshow covering the some of the key conditions in gastroenterology.  

Endocrine Revision  

Great Schematic for the Renal Physio includes hormones action and their sites, the various electrolyte transporters and some associated deficiencies.  

Hormone Map schematic. Looks a bit over whelming at first and may require some color coding by you for mechanisms of action (Gq, cAMP, IP3/DAG, etc..), but proved useful for Exam time.  

Illustrated tutorial giving an overview of the hormones secreted from the anterior and posterior pituitary gland, and the role played by the hypothalamus.  

A whistlestop SDL of histology and some pathology of the GI tract.  

Slideshow covering adrenal function  

This video explains Cushing's syndrome and how to differentiate between different types of Cushing's syndrome and also how to treat Cushing's syndrome.  

Explanations of procedures and signs associated with various OSCE style stations relevant to first and second year MBBS, including pictures of relevant pathology and illustrative diagrams. Includes - resuscitatio - peripheral pulse - blood pressur - cardiovascular exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - ECG lead placemen - Respiratory exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - peak flo - vitalograp - abdominal examination (including relevant aspects of the general examination - PNS (motor function - Reflexes alon - cranial nerve exa - Thyroid exa - cervical and lymph node (diagrams only - Shoulder joint exa - Hip joint exam  

Overview of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus & Pre-Gestational Diabetes, management and complications to both mother and infant.  

Anita Sadhu provides an overview of DM2 medications, including side effects.  

A document covering some key aspects of the parathyroid gland  

A complete guide to the diagnosis and managment of thyroid cancer and how to clinically differentiate lumps in the neck. This resource is aimed at medical students in clinical years and foundation doctors.  

This lecture differentiates the Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It enumerates the signs, symptoms, pathophysiology, and management of both types. This lecture is very useful for 1st year and 2nd year medical students. The algorithm for medical management is really helpful. Please use the Clinical Practice Guidelines, in your home country or your country of practice, in managing patients with diabetes mellitus.  

This is the second in a series of 2 screencasts about the hormones in pregnancy. This covers the hormones in the 3rd trimester.  

Outlines PCOS, Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain. This took forever - hope you enjoy it and find it useful  

The booklet covers some key disorders which involve the anterior pituitary gland.  

Thyroid hormone synthesis is a complex process involving both intracellular and extracellular components. This 7 min, 43 s video utilizes custom-designed ani...  

As with all of the pituitary axises, the thyroid one is a little confusing when people talk about it but really quite simple when it’s drawn out.