The Endocrine System Acanthosis Nigricans 21 Jul 202219 Jul 2022 Acanthosis Nigricans(AN) It is a common condition characterized by velvety, hyperpigmented plaques on the skin. Intertriginous sites, such as the neck and axillae, are common sites for involvement. Less frequently, acanthosis…
Body Mass Index… Interpreting Body Mass Index BMI 17 Jun 202116 Jun 2021 WHO recommends using BMI as an index of being overweight or obese. BMI Correlates well with risk of obesity related medical complications.BMI = Weight (kg)/ Height (m2)It is Important to use Age…
Adolescent Medicine… Diagnosis and Management of PCOS 24 Dec 202023 Dec 2020 Continued from Previous post..What is PCOS Diagnosis According to Endocrine Society guidelines, diagnosis of PCOS is made by presence of clinical ± biochemical hyperandrogenism in the presence of persistent menstrual irregularity. Laboratory…
Adolescent Medicine… Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) 20 Dec 202020 Dec 2020 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine condition affecting between 6–18% of adolescent girls It is associated with symptoms of hyperandrogenism (excess body hair (hirsutism), severe acne) and…
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