Endocrinology

The endocrine system controls the endocrine glands, metabolism and hormonal balance in our body. Hormones are substances that are secreted into the bloodstream by endocrine glands, such as the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, or gonads, and perform their function remotely throughout the body. Their functions are vital for many processes going on in our body.
Read our articles on endocrinological diseases, their prevention, diagnostics and treatment methods and other topical issues in this field.

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Insulin resistance and prediabetes What we need to know
Insulin resistance and prediabetes What we need to know

Insulin resistance and prediabetes What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by the β cells of the pancreas, which is involved in...

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Iodine | What we need to know
Iodine | What we need to know

Iodine is an essential trace element that cannot be produced in the body, so it must be obtained from food or...

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Potassium Iodide | That's what we need to know
Potassium Iodide | That's what we need to know

What is Potassium Iodide? Most nuclear accidents release radioactive iodine into the atmosphere, which can enter the body. …

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Disruption of lipid metabolism What we need to know
Disruption of lipid metabolism What we need to know

Fats are essential substances for the growth and development of the body. They participate in the synthesis of important substances such as hormones, D...

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Heavy metals What we need to know
Heavy metals What we need to know

Heavy metals exist naturally in the environment. They can be found in some medicines, foods, nutritional supplements. Normal amount...

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Prolactin What we need to know
Prolactin What we need to know

A prolactin (PRL) test measures the level of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland. woman's...

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Ovarian tumor markers What we need to know
Ovarian tumor markers What we need to know

Tumor markers or biomarkers are substances that are synthesized by the body in response to tumor cells or the tumor process. …

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Diabetes mellitus What we need to know
Diabetes mellitus What we need to know

What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, metabolic...

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Hashimoto's (autoimmune) thyroiditis What we need to know
Hashimoto's (autoimmune) thyroiditis What we need to know

Autoimmune thyroiditis is known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Hashimoto's goiter, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. With thyroid gland damage...

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