Hormones have a critical role in regulating a number of body functions, including mood, metabolism, growth and development, and reproductive health. This article covers common hormone disorders, as well as their causes, symptoms, complications, and available treatments. Common tr...
Background: Insulinomas are a rare type of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, characterized by their frequent benign nature and propensity to induce hypoglycemia through excessive insulin secretion. This case report underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and the advantages...
Aim: To assess testosterone levels and sperm motility variables of mercury toxicity induced male Albino Rats treated with Pentaclethra macrophylla seed (Ugba). Study Design: An experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal and Environmental Biology Animal...
This study aimed to investigate the effect of aqueous ethanol extract of Cucurbita pepo seed (AEECPS) on the reproductive hormones of female rats. A total of 16 healthy non-pregnant female wistar rats divided into 4 groups of 4 rats each, for a 12-day treatment by oral gavage as...
CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) is a progressive condition that affects the kidneys' ability to filter blood and remove waste products from the body. Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates calcium levels in the body. The aim of this study was to evalua...
Aims: To know the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes among the health seekers visiting to an Ayurveda hospital, the survey study was conducted. Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed a...
This review investigates the potential correlation between hypothyroidism and gallstone disease, with a particular focus on subclinical hypothyroidism. The study explores the physiological factors that may contribute to gallstone formation in hypothyroid patients, including chang...
Since 1922, insulin has saved the lives of countless people. However, the difficulties of subcutaneous administration, the need for frequent glucose self-monitoring, and the non-physiological action profiles of insulin prompted many medical professionals and patients to ask for n...
Issa Yakusu, Ossinga Bassandja, Boseleka Bokumbuangole, Mandane Mangbukele, Longombe Ahuka Nono, Omana Ndjadi, Anzani Malongo, Bokungu Isongibi & Atoba Bokele·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology·2023
Education is the cornerstone of diabetes care. Due to lack of awareness, most patients suffer from diabetes complications. This study was conducted to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices among patients with type 2 diabetes. This descriptive cross-sectional study included...
Aim: To study the association between primary hyperparathyroidism and acute or chronic pancreatitis. Methods: Case records of all the patients underwent surgical treatment for Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) during the period April 2015 to March 2020 were analysed. Clinical pr...
The liver is an important metabolic organ of the body that can be subjected to conditions with serious repercussions. The management of hepatic pathologies is very often complex and sometimes requires transplants, hence the interest in the development of new strategies, including...
Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology·2023
Background: During normal pregnancy, the size of the thyroid gland and hormone production increase. There is increased thyroid stimulation in pregnancy, which leads to an increase in the size of the thyroid gland. Objectives: To determine changes in thyroid volume (TV) in pregnan...
Obesity is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, including hypertension, stroke, kidney disease, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and sleep apnea. Obesity can be caused by various aetiology, such as genetics, lifestyle,...
Insulin is used to treat diabetes Type I and II. This article explains how a lipohypertrophy is caused by the insulin and explains the precautions that should be taken during the administration of insulin. Lipohypertrophy (LH) is a typical side effect of insulin therapy in subcut...
Nuñez Almache, Oswaldo, Pinto Ibarcena, Paola, Del Aguila Villar, Carlos, Lu de Lama, Rómulo, Chávez Tejada, Eliana, Espinoza Robles, Oscar, Calagua Quispe, Martha & De Los Santos La Torre, Miguel·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology·2023
Objectives: To describe the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of new-onset Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic at the National Institute of Child Health (INSN). Methods: Cross-sectional and retrospective study in patients under 18 yea...