Endocrine Diseases

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.

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Reviewed January 2008

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Title:   Virtual Endocrine Centre
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Virtualendocentre, the online resource providing you with the latest and most comprehensive information about the field of endocrinology.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Pituitary tumour
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The pituitary gland at the base of the brain oversees the endocrine system and keeps hormone levels in check. Some pituitary tumours secrete hormones and some do not. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy and drug therapy.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Pancreatic cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The pancreas is a gland that lies behind the stomach. It secretes digestive enzymes and important hormones. Pancreatic cancer is more common among the elderly. Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to develop the condition. About 500 Victorians develop pancreatic cancer each year.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Adrenal gland cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland/Adrenocorticol carcinoma)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland by trained medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Endocrine system
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   The endocrine system is responsible for maintaining balance within the body, keeping all the systems under control. Using a series of intricate sensory mechanisms and quickly reacting to change, it controls the internal environment of the body allowing normal cellular function to continue despite changes in environment and requirements, both internal and external.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Endocrine cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   The endocrine system is a network of hormone-producing glands such as the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the pancreas, the parathyroid glands and the adrenal glands.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Hyperparathyroidism
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands (situated in the neck) produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing abnormally high calcium levels in the blood.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Endocrine (hormonal) system.
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The male endocrine system includes the pineal gland, adrenal gland, testes, pituitary, pancreas thyroid and parathyroid. The female endocrine system includes the pineal gland, pancreas, uterus, thyroid and parathyroid, adrenal gland and pituitary gland.
Date:   Aug 2003
Title:   Pituitary.
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The pituitary gland, shown in relation to the cerebrum and brain stem.
Date:   Aug 2003
Title:   Systematic review of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (Report June 1999 and Update & Re-appraisal June 2001)
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   The intent of this review by ASERNIP-S was to systematically review the medical literature regarding minimally invasive parathyroid surgery for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) with respect to its safety and effectiveness.
Date:   Jun 2001
Title:   Consumer summary: Minimally invasive surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism (update and reappraisal)
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   The intent of this review by ASERNIP-S was to systematically review the medical literature regarding minimally invasive parathyroid surgery for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) with respect to its safety and effectiveness.
Date:   Jun 2001
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