Sindrome di Cushing
La sindrome di Cushing è una malattia rara causata dall'eccesso di cortisolo (un ormone prodotto dalle ghiandole surrenali) nel corpo.
Diet, hormones, genes and the risks of childhood obesity, explained by a specialist
Dr Helen Spoudeas
2025-01-18
Are you worried about your child's growing weight? In most cases, diet is the source of the issue, but in very rare cases, hormones and single-gene defects are the underlying cause. Specialist advice is available from Dr Helen Spoudeas, leading London paediatric endocrinologist. Learn from her about diet, hormones, genes, and the risks of childhood obesity. Mostrare di più
Cushing's syndrome: an expert's guide
Dr Rasha Mukhtar
2025-01-18
Cushing’s syndrome is a condition that occurs when there are too many steroids in your body, usually the hormone cortisol. In her latest article, renowned consultant endocrinologist Dr Rasha Mukhtar explains this condition to us in detail, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. Mostrare di più
Adrenalectomy: An expert guide
Mr Tarek Abdel-Aziz
2025-01-17
Revered consultant thyroid and endocrine surgeon Mr Tarek Abdel-Aziz gives an all-you-need-to-know guide to adrenal gland removal surgery in this informative article for patients. Mostrare di più
What to know about high blood pressure: Diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes
Dr Winston Martin
2025-01-16
Revered consultant cardiologist Dr Winston Martin gives a detailed guide to high blood pressure in this informative article for patients, including the importance of routine blood pressure testing, diagnosis and treatment. Mostrare di più