DIABETES MELLITUS

DM – Diabetes Mellitus What is it? A disease caused by deficiency in the production and/or action of insulin, which leads to acute symptoms and characteristic chronic complications. The disorder involves the metabolism of glucose, fats and proteins and has severe outcomes both when its onset is rapid and when it’s slow. Currently, it constitutes… Continuar lendo DIABETES MELLITUS

GROWTH HORMONE (GH)

GROWTH HORMONE (GH) Mauro Czepielewski, MD., Ph.D. in Endocrinology – São Paulo State University School of Medicine (UNIFESP). Vice-Director of the State University Rio Grande do Sul School of Medicine (UFRGS). Associate Professor – Internal Medicine Department/UFRGS. What is it? It's a hormone available in every normal people, which is produced by the hypophysis gland,… Continuar lendo GROWTH HORMONE (GH)