Online Medical Books for Adrenal insufficiency

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Adrenal Insufficiency
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Primary Autoimmune/idiopathic Congenital/genetic    Adrenal aplasia or hypoplasia    Adrenoleukodystrophy/adrenomyelodystrophy ... READ EXCERPTS »

Pituitary/Hypothalamic Insufficiency
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Acquired during birth    Asphyxia    Breech delivery    Intracranial hemorrhage or thrombosis Acute intermittent ... READ EXCERPTS »

Adrenal crisis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Signs and Symptoms Profound weakness, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, dehydration, high fever followed by hypothermia, vascular collapse, renal shutdown, coma Treatment (Tx) Replacement of ... READ EXCERPTS »

Adrenal hypofunction
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Primary adrenal hypofunction (also called adrenal insufficiency or Addison’s disease) originates within the adrenal gland itself and is characterized by decreased mineralocorticoid, glucocorticoid, and androgen secretion. Adrenal hypofunction can also occur secondary... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Adrenal hypofunction
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Primary adrenal hypofunction or insufficiency (Addison’s disease) originates within the adrenal gland itself and is characterized by decreased mineralocorticoid, glucocorticoid, and androgen secretion. Secondary adrenal hypofunction is due to... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

School Underachievement and Academic Failure
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)

...School underachievement and academic failureare important problems that require evaluation. There may be seriousphysical or psychologic disorders underlying these problems. Principal Causes of School Underachievement and AcademicFailure ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »

When there are concerns for ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) malfunction, relying entirely on the head computed tomography (CT) scan and shunt series for ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction will miss 30% of shunt failure
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: David Stockwell, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data Perform a complete history and physical examination, evaluate the radiographic studies and their comparisons, and combine all of this information to make an accurate... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Cushing Syndrome (Adrenal Excess)
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... J. Nina Ham, MDLorraine E. Levitt Katz, MD Cushing Syndrome - BASICS Cushing Syndrome - description Cushing syndrome is a state of excess cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex. This may be associated with excess production of other... Cushing Syndrome - DIAGNOSIS ... Cushing Syndrome - TREATMENT ... Cushing Syndrome - FOLLOW UP ... Cushing Syndrome - bibliography ... Cushing Syndrome - CODES ... Cushing Syndrome - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... J. Nina Ham, MD Lorraine E. Levitt Katz, MD Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - BASICS Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - description Deficiency in the secretion of cortisol by the adrenal glands... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - DIAGNOSIS ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - TREATMENT ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - FOLLOW UP ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - bibliography ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - CODES ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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