Surgery performed with its focus on one or more of the endocrine organs is referred to as endocrine surgery. The endocrine organs are glands located throughout the body, which secrete hormones that ...

Reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones control essential processes like growth, metabolism, mood, and reproduction, but when their balance is disrupted, it can lead to an endocrine ...

Hormones coordinate different body functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues. Hormonal imbalances occur through inadequate or excess hormone synthesis, which ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from metabolism to reproduction and growth, ensuring everything operates in balance. Hormones are ...

Have you been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism or an endocrine-related condition that needs surgery? The UAB Section of Endocrine Surgery is honored to serve and treat patients of Alabama and beyond ...

COVID-19 affects many organs of the body. The endocrine system is particularly vulnerable because of the expression of the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor in various endocrine glands.

Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the blood. Common symptoms include weight changes, lower sex drive, and acne, but it depends on which hormone is out of ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia is a group of rare, inherited disorders that involve the development of tumors (benign or malignant) or excessive growth in several endocrine glands. It can affect ...

THE addition of yet another volume to works on diseases of the endocrine glands can only fill the expert reader with dismay, unless such a work has outstanding characters. The work at present under ...

In recent years, nanoplastic and microplastic particles (NMPs) have emerged as substantial threats to human health, particularly as endocrine disruptors. The endocrine system is especially vulnerable ...

For some endocrine conditions, surgery is the best treatment option and can relieve symptoms. An endocrine surgeon will explain your options and help you decide if surgery is right for you. You’ll ...

Reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Your endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones directly into your bloodstream. These hormones act like tiny, powerful messengers, ...