Endocrinology

Diabetes Mellitus: Oral Hypoglycaemic Agents

Submitted by otonglotime on Sun, 24/01/2010 - 17:42
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 Oral hypoglycaemic drugs used in management of Diabetes Mellitus 

" B.A.S.T.I.P "

Incretin mimetics are derivatives of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) which stimulate insulin secretion, supress glucagon secretion, delay gastric emptying, decrease appetite and promote weight loss.
Prandial Glucose Regulators are amino acid derivatives and stimulate endogenous insulin secretion. Ideally, they are to be taken immedaitely before food.
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Diabetes mellitus: Skin markers

Submitted by neema_neetha on Wed, 06/01/2010 - 12:57
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"XIN - GIN"

  • Xanthomas
  • Infections
  • Necrobiosis lipoidica
  • Granuloma annulare
  • Ischemic changes
  • Neuropathic ulcers
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Hyperparathyroidism: Radiological features

Submitted by neema_neetha on Fri, 04/12/2009 - 11:56
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"Brown Erosed Salt Basket"

  • Brown tumour
  • Sub periosteal erosion
  • Salt and pepper skull
  • Basket work appearnce of skull
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Hyperthyroidism: clinical features

Submitted by neema_neetha on Sun, 11/10/2009 - 20:45
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"STING"

  • Sweating
  • Tremor/Tachycardia
  • Intolerance to heat/Irritability/Irregular menstruation
  • Nervousness
  • Goitre/Gastrointestinal disturbances(diarrhoea)

 

 

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