In this episode I cover acromegaly. If you want to follow along with written notes on acromegaly go to zerotofinals.com/acromegaly or find the endocrinology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book. This episode covers the pathophysiology, presentation, causes, investigations and management of acromegaly. We also discuss bitemporal hemianopia.
May 2020
Chapter 9: Endocrinology (Part 1)
In this episode we begin the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Hormones (regulation, types of hormones, terminology of pathophysiology, and multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes) - Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland (function overview, growth hormone, prolactin, an ... Show More
55m 24s
May 2020
Chapter 9: Endocrinology (Part 2)
In this episode we continue the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Adrenal Glands [Cortex and Medulla] (anatomy/embryology/histology, adrenal gland physiology, and pathology) - Endocrine Pancreas (anatomy/embryology/histology and endocrine pancreas physiology) - Di ... Show More
54m 2s
Jun 2020
Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 3)
In this episode from the Hematology and Oncology chapter of Crush Step 1, we continue discussing anemias, including normocytic and microcytic anemias. *This episode has been updated June 23, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
41m 44s
Jun 2020
Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 1)
In this episode we begin the Hematology and Oncology chapter, covering topics such as: - Anatomy (Blood: The Myeloid Lineage, Leukocytes, & The Lymphoid Lineage) - Physiology (Blood Groups: ABO and Rh Systems & Hemostasis: The Coagulation Cascade) Learn more about your ad choices ... Show More
39 m
May 2020
Chapter 9: Endocrinology (Part 3)
In this episode we conclude the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Parathyroid Glands (anatomy/embryology/histology, overview of calcium homeostasis, laboratory testing and pitfalls, pathology causing increased calcium levels, and pathologic causes of decreased cal ... Show More
27m 7s