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A man is receiving an injection for steroid replacement therapy from a nurse.

Por Dr Nemanja Stojanovic
23.04.20
Endocrinología

COVID-19 and long-term steroid replacement therapy

Information from a leading endocrinologist, Dr Nemanja Stojanovic, about what to do if you're undergoing steroid replacement therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Woman holding her head talking to a medical specialist

Por Dr Rasha Mukhtar
10.02.20
Endocrinología

identifying an Addisonian crisis

Patients with Addison's disease need to take hormone replacement medication for life, or they risk their symptoms getting progressively worse and even suffering a life-threatening condition known as an Addisonian crisis. Dr Rasha Mukhtar gives us an overview of this rare disease and what an Addisonian crisis might look like.

Por Professor Parag Singhal
20.01.20
Endocrinología

Hyperthyroidism: what to expect from treatment of an overactive thyroid

The thyroid gland can be found in the neck, situated just below the Adam's apple. Its job is to regulate hormones. Hyperthyroidism is basically an overactive thyroid, which can mean an overproduction of hormones which can result in serious consequences. Top endocrinologist, Professor Parag Singhal, explains some of the treatment options available for hyperthyroidism, how effective treatment is and some of the risks of treatment.

Por Dr Ana Pokrajac
17.10.19
Endocrinología

Diagnosing diabetes

There are a number of different types of diabetes. While 90% of people have type 2 diabetes, 10% have type one or insulin-dependent diabetes. Diabetes can be difficult to manage, with a person with diabetes making an average of 30 decisions every day that can affect blood glucose levels. Diagnosing diabetes can also be complex. Dr Ana Pokrajac looks at the early signs of diabetes and talks about how we can diagnose the different types.

Por Mr James Kirkby-Bott
09.08.19
Endocrinología

What is thyroiditis?

The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that produces hormones to control your body’s growth and metabolism. Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland. Mr James Kirkby-Bott talks about why the thyroid becomes inflamed and what can be done to treat the inflammation.

Por Dr Rasha Mukhtar
26.06.19
Endocrinología

What are the best diets for diabetes?

Diabetes is an all-too common condition and in most cases once you have it, you’ll have to manage it for the rest of your life. With a disease affected by sugar, diet is an important factor. But what are the best diets for diabetes? Endocrinologist Dr Rasha Mukhtar explains.

Por Dr Mark Vanderpump
14.06.19
Endocrinología

Early warning signs of Addison’s disease

Addison’s disease can be a life-threatening condition, but it is often not diagnosed until weeks or even months after the first vague symptoms present themselves. We spoke to one of the UK’s top endocrinologists, Dr Mark Vanderpump, to find out what symptoms patients should be aware of.

Por Dr Bobby Huda
24.05.19
Endocrinología

Gestational diabetes and pregnancy

Endocrinologist Dr Bobby Huda talks about how to achieve a successful pregnancy with gestational diabetes, the symptoms women might experience with gestational diabetes and the health risks that they may have to face throughout their pregnancy.

A man with an insulin pump connected to his body.

Por Dr Rasha Mukhtar
21.05.19
Endocrinología

Is an insulin pump better than injections?

Which is better for managing blood sugar control with diabetes: insulin injections or the insulin pump? Leading consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, Dr Rasha Mukhtar, tells you everything you need to know about the insulin pump and if it’s right for you.

Por Mr James Kirkby-Bott
15.05.19
Endocrinología

When do I need to remove a lipoma?

A lipoma is a benign fatty lump. Lipomas can occur anywhere the body stores a layer of fatty tissue. Most are found beneath the skin and in front of the underlying layer of muscle, occasionally they can occur between muscles. It’s very rare for a lipoma to be cancerous. When they are cancerous, we call them sarcomas. Mr James Kirkby-Bott tells us a little bit about what causes lipomas and if we need to have them removed.

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