Hypercalcemia - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBHypercalcemia Causes & Presentation. Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal. The normal range of calcium is 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dl (4.3 to 5.3 mEq/L or 2.2 to 2.7 mmol/L). 1 This reference range may differ by 0.5 mg/dl depending on the laboratory or hypercalcemia workup. Patients typically present with symptoms of hypercalcemia when the serum calcium ...
Sellar Mass - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBDec 7, 2022 · Sellar masses (SMs) are adenoma bodies that are typically located on or around the pituitary gland, specifically near the sella turcica. 1,2 Sellar masses are known to account for approximately 10% to 15% of all intracranial neoplasms. 3,4 and are responsible for a myriad of visual, neurological, and hormonal deficiencies. 3 …
Thyroid Hormone Resistance - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Etiology & Risk Factors for Thyroid Hormone Resistance. Impaired sensitivity is due to mutations in the thyroid hormone receptor. Thyroid hormone levels are determined by the concentrations of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), secreted by the hypothalamus, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. The two types of thyroid hormone are 3,3’triiodo-L ...
Central Hypothyroidism - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Central hypothyroidism symptoms include 1,2: intolerance to cold and decreased sweating. dry skin and hair. fatigue, drowsiness, and headache. constipation. muscle cramps. changes in sleep and menstrual cycles. unexplained weight gain, along with swelling or puffiness. anxiety, depression, or memory loss.
Type 2 Diabetes Medications That Induce Weight Loss
WEBMar 22, 2024 · A weight loss of 5% to 15% can improve obesity-related complications. 1,2. There are approved medications to help treat obesity, including phentermine (Lomaira®), orlistat (Alli®), topiramate (Trokendi XR®), and naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®). However, these are not indicated to treat type 2 diabetes. 3.
Liothyronine and Levothyroxine Facilitates Fat, Weight Loss in …
WEBLiothyronine (LT3) is associated with greater loss of fat mass and weight than levothyroxine (LT4) in older adults with subclinical hypothyroidism, according to study results presented at ENDO 2021, held virtually from March 20 to 23, 2021.
How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Like Ozempic or Mounjaro, Work?
WEBJun 14, 2024 · GLP-1 receptor agonists also bind to the GLP-1 receptors on certain neurons in the brain to decrease hunger and increase satiety. They have been shown to slow gastric emptying within the first hour of eating, resulting in the feeling of being full. Patients who use GLP-1 receptor agonists experience reduced appetite and hunger, lower preference ...
The Growing Problem of Peripheral Neuropathy in Prediabetes
WEBJul 2, 2015 · The researchers found that the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy was 29% in adults with normal glycemia, as compared with 49% in adults with prediabetes and 50% in adults with new-onset diabetes. For the study, the researchers defined peripheral neuropathy using the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) scores (>2).
FSH Levels in Older Postmenopausal Women Affect Bone and …
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · Higher follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels in older postmenopausal women are associated with higher bone marrow adiposity but lower fat, lean mass, and bone mineral density (BMD), according to a study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.. A total of 483 older people, including 238 older postmenopausal women (mean age, 80.8 years), from the observational AGES-Reykjavik ...
ICD 10 Codes for Endocrinology Specialists
WEBApr 7, 2023 · 0GWSX0Z. Revision of Drainage Device in Endocrine Gland, External Approach. 0GWSX2Z. Revision of Monitoring Device in Endocrine Gland, External Approach. 0GWSX3Z. Revision of Infusion Device in Endocrine Gland, External Approach. Endocrinology ICD-10-PCS.