Pituitary Disorders
Pituitary disorders, often caused by tumors, can disrupt hormone production leading to various symptoms like weight gain, vision problems, and hormonal imbalances. The pituitary gland plays a crucial role in regulating bodily functions through hormone secretion. Factors such as tumor growth, head in
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UK Acromegaly Register: Past, Present, and Future Research Overview
The UK Acromegaly Register (UKAR) is a long-standing project initiated in 1997 to gather data on patients with acromegaly in the UK. Led by Dr. Claire Higham, the register aims to provide epidemiological insights into the long-term outcomes of acromegaly patients undergoing different treatments. It
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Discordance Between GH and IGF-1 in Acromegaly: Insights and Recommendations
Acromegaly, a rare disease driven by excess growth hormone secretion, often presents with discordant GH and IGF-1 levels post-treatment, challenging remission confirmation. Guidelines stress the importance of post-treatment biochemical marker evaluation, recommending specific thresholds for IGF-1 an
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