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
54m 24s
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
26m 7s
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
53m 2s
May 2023
#61 Cushing's syndrome
Dr Sajini Wijetilleka, acute medical consultant with dual accreditation in endocrine and diabetes, joins Sam this episode to discuss Cushing's syndrome in a PACES setting. As always, we discuss the important symptoms, signs, investigations, management and common examiner question ... Show More
35m 6s