Midwifery REPLICA C - ASL VITERBO

Introduction to the endocrine system: Mechanisms of Hormone Action Pathophysiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis Secretory and non-secretory pituitary adenomas Hypopituitarism Empty Sella Syndrome Central diabetes insipidus Pathophysiology of the thyroid: Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Thyroiditis Endemic Goiter Thyroid Nodule Management Thyroid Tumors: Histological Classification and Therapeutic Considerations Calcium/Phosphorus Metabolism Pathophysiology of the Parathyroid gland: Hypo- and Hyperparathyroidism Pathophysiology of the Adrenal Glands. Dynamic Tests for the Diagnosis of Major Endocrine Disorders Disorders of the Adrenal Medulla: Pheochromocytoma Endocrine-Based Hypertension. Primary hyperaldosteronism Metabolic syndrome Diabetes classification: type I, type II, and other types Diagnostic criteria for diabetes Laboratory tests in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic patients Glycemic monitoring Treatment of type I and type II diabetes (hints) Gestational diabetes: diagnostic criteria, management of patients with diabetes during pregnancy, and treatment outline.

F. Monaco Endocrinology (for health professions degree courses) Società Editrice Universo.

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