Endocrine System

These conditions affect the functioning of hormone-secreting glands including the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, among others.

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3D Printing for Biopsy Evaluation 3
3-D imaging technologies can help guide the removal of a sample tissue for biopsy, making in-depth tissue analysis easier and more accurate.

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Adrenocortical Carcinoma
A rare type of cancer that starts in the adrenal cortex.

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Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diabetes in Children
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Poorly managed diabetes can cause several diabetic eye diseases—including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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Endocrine Cancer
Most endocrine tumors are benign, but a few will become cancerous. Collectively, endocrine cancers are much less common than other kinds of cancer.

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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, worrisome because it can affect the health of both mother and baby.

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Menopause
Menopause, a normal process of aging, occurs when a woman's ovaries stop producing mature eggs and her menstrual cycles cease.

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Short Stature (Growth Disorders) in Children
Some children who aren't growing as expected are diagnosed with short stature. Here's what parents need to know about this condition.

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Inadequate levels of vitamin D can cause health problems like muscle weakness and brittle bones.