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The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function. The hormones are released into the bloodstream and transported to tissues and organs throughout the body.
Follow the links below to find information on endocrine diseases.
Updated May 2009
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Suspected primary hyperparathyroidism
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected primary hyperparathyroidism.
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Sep 2009
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Endocrine system
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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The role of the endocrine system is to maintain the body in balance through the release of hormones directly into the bloodstream.
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Jul 2009
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Pancreas - quiz
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Better Health Channel
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Want to know more about your pancreas and how it works? What is its role in food digestion and regulating blood sugars? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz.
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Jun 2009
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Problems with puberty in girls
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Puberty is the time when a child goes through the physical changes involved in becoming an adult. The average age for a girl to start puberty is 11 1/2 years although any age between 8 and 14 years is considered normal.
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Mar 2009
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Problems with puberty in boys
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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The time when a child goes through the physical changes involved in becoming an adult is known as puberty. On average most boys start puberty at 12 years of age however any age between 9 and 15 years is considered normal.
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Mar 2009
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Hyperparathyroidism - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands (situated in the neck) produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing abnormally high calcium levels in the blood.
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Feb 2009
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Pituitary tumours
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Australian Prescriber
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The pituitary is a gland at the base of the brain. It makes several hormones which control some of the body's functions. For example, it makes growth hormone and the hormone which controls the thyroid gland.
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Feb 2009
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Incidental adrenal mass on CT
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with an incidental adrenal mass discovered on computed tomography.
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Jul 2008
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Chromaffin tumours (phaeochromocytoma)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of chromaffin tumors by professional health specialists.
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Jun 2008
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Pituitary tumour
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Better Health Channel
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Most tumours in the pituitary gland are benign and slow growing, and pituitary cancers are extremely rare. Some pituitary tumours secrete hormones and some do not. Symptoms may include headaches, nausea, visual disturbances such as double vision and menstrual period irregularities. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy and drug therapy.
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Apr 2008
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Adrenalectomy
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Adrenalectomy involves the surgical excision of the adrenal gland(s), which are located on top of the upper poles of the kidneys.
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Apr 2008
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Acromegaly
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the treatment, diagnosis and symptoms of Acromegaly by trained medical specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Hyperprolactinaemia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hyperprolactinaemia by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Hypopituitarism
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hypopituitarism by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Conn's syndrome
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Conn's syndrome written by professional medical specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndromes)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and adrenogenital syndromes written by professional medical specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Carcinoid tumour and carcinoid syndrome
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Carcinoid tumour is a type of neuroendocrine tumour. Neuroendocrine tumours are tumours of the neuroendocrine cells that secrete regulatory hormones and are present in the nervous and endocrine/hormonal system. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
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Feb 2008
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