endocrinology

Endocrinology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the endocrine system and its specific secretions called hormones.....

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100% Q: What kindof cases/disorders would one expect to find on a Medical Endocrinology ward?

I know it is related to hormones, and there seems to be a varying amount of related disorders - from diabetes to thyroid to cancer. Are there any specific disorders in relation to Medical Endocrinology (in the UK)?

A:Here are some examples: patients with pancreatitis, patients in diabetic coma, sent up by the ER, patients in severe hyperglycemia sent up by the ER, patients with Addisons disease (adrenal trouble), patients with severe anaphylactic reactions that has not been properly diagnosed, young girls with severe abdominal pains who tell you when you ask whether they have had sex : "No doctor I am not married!" with an innocent smile and are about to loose a 6 week embryo,patients with acute neurotoxin infections from seafood, and other sources, patients with chronic heavy metal infections: lead, arsenic , benzene compounds, patients with wrongly diagnosed epileptic seizures.....you want more, we have seen them all mate.

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100% Q: What should a Medical Assistant know really well if getting a job in Endocrinology?

I have a work interview as a medical Assistant for a Endocrinology specialist and was wondering what the Doctor might question me on. Any key words that I should study to refresh my memory would really help. Okay I guess this wasn't that obvious so I be clear. I am a well educated CMA who knows exactly where his boundries are. I just have neve worked or known anyone who has worked in the endocrinology field so I was hoping for some duties, terms etc. that might be used on a daily basis that wouldnt be in a general practitionors office.

A:Well, the Endocrine system maight be a good idea. Where hormones come from and what they do.

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100% Q: Endocrinology?

Since I was about 14 I started getting lumps in my nipples. As I grew older it turned into more of like a button stuffed in there. I am pretty sure it is a hormonal problem but now that it is winter and I have been too busy with work to get any exercise I think I am starting to grow full on boobs. I think it is not that atypical to have this happen as you are going through puberty but I was wondering if I should be concerned that it has gone on so long, or if there was anything I could do other than getting off my lazy bum and working out.

A:there certainly is something you can do - speak to your doctor about this

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100% Q: Where can I find peer reviewed articles about fiddler crab endocrinology (relating to color change)?

I have a paper due next week about fiddler crab endocrinology. My teacher just informed us yesterday that all of our sources must be peer reviewed and that we now need around twenty sources instead of the previously assigned five. I already have a few sources but how can I tell if they are peer reviewed? Does anyone know of any good websites where I can find peer reviewed articles about this topic? I would prefer sites that I do not have to pay to see the articles.

A:http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=index-html&ct=1 http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/ http://www.sciencedirect.com/

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100% Q: Hi, What hapens when you go to the Endocrinology ward at a hospital?

Ive been refered by my Dr to this ward with reference to my being over tired lately! I know its to do with hormones! Just wondered what the crack was? Thanks

A:well you already know so much its the study of the endocrine system , that can involve hormones , i have seen an endocrinologist at hospital , though i was simply an outpatient and it was all very simple initially it was taking a basic case study , back ground to your probs etc for me at least he instigated a few tests , and further treatment depended on the results , those test by the way though they had a few different names basically were in the form of blood tests. Im sure there are many diferent types of treatment and stuf , but i hope that sheds a little light on the situation.

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