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Reviewed Resources:
161.NIDDK : Health Information : Endocrine & Metabolic Diseases
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) presents this overview page of various diseases of the endocrine system. Page links to its authoritative explanation pages on individual conditions.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:196
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/endo.htm
162.Acromegaly
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) explains the condition known as acromegaly in understandable but thorough text. Cause, diagnosis, and treatment of this pituitary disorder, which causes the production of excess human growth hormone, are all covered.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:83
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/acro/acro.htm
163.Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
This page of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), a part of the National Institues of Health (NIH), describes the condition known as Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (or MENS) Type 1. A brief overview is followed by a slew of common questions answered, resulting in a rather comprehensive introduction to the condition, which consists of overactivity of multiple endocrine glands.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:86
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/fmen1/fmen1.htm
164.Hyperparathyroidism
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers thorough answers to basic questions about hyperparathyroidism, in which the parathyroid glands are enlarged and overproductive. Thorough and understandable text is concise.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:36
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/hyper/hyper.htm
165.Basic of the thyroid gland
The side provides a brief review of anatomy, physiology and common disorders of the thyroid gland.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:2
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.empharma.com/thycare/o_basics.htm
166.The University of Michigan Division of Endocrine Surgery
The University of Michigan established the world's first specialty division in endocrine surgery in 1979. The division is introduced on this website, which contains information on affiliated surgeons, available surgical procedures, a brief history of the division, and directions to the division's Ann Arbor facilities. Information is ample and design is uncluttered.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:32
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrinesurg.com/
167.Endocrine Surgery -- Adrenal Glands
The University of Michigan Health Systems presents two pages of information on adrenal gland surgery. Concise content covers all the basics and is flanked by illustrations.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:25
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrinesurg.com/adrenal.html
168.What Are the Parathyroids ?
This page introduces the parathyroid glands and is the first in a series of on-site pages, all of which discuss the various diseases from which the parathyroid can suffer, including hyperparathyroidism. Language is fairly easy to understand, and many of the pages contain helpful diagrams. Site is the work of John Lynn, advisor to the British Surgeon Network.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrinesurgeon.co.uk/thyroid/parathyroid/parathyroid1.htm
169.Endocrine Disorders and Endocrine Surgery
This site provides information related to thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal,
and pancreas disorders. This information is intended for patient education.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:1221
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/
170.Thyroid Goiter: Definition, Diagnosis, Dangers, and Treatments.
EndocrineWeb.com looks at thyroid goiters with easy-to-read text and good illustrations. Links to on-site pages that deal with specific concerns follow the article.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:67
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/goiter.html
171.Hyperthyroidism: signs, symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatments.
The always excellent EndocrineWeb.com introduces hyperthyroidism in great detail on this page and several subsequent linked pages. Easy-to-read text is supplemented by good illustrations and photos.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:31
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/hyper1.html
172.Hyperparathyroidism: overactivity of the parathyroid glands.
EndocrineWeb.com explains the basics of hyperparathyroidism. Nice illustrations complement high-quality text; there are links to a variety of other site documents at the end of the text. A hefty amount of information is available.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:20
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/hyperpara.html
173.Hypothyroidism: symptoms, dangers, and treatments.
EndocrineWeb.com introduces hypothyroidism on this page, which features patient-friendly language and helpful illustrations. Links to detailed pages on treatment options and specific concerns (such as hypothyroidism during pregnancy) can be found at the end of the article.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:35
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/hypo1.html
174.Hypoparathyroidism: under-activity of the parathyroid glands.
EndocrineWeb.com explains in comprehensive, user-friendly language the condition known as hypoparathyroidism, or underproduction of parathyroid hormone. Illustrations are included.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:23
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/hypopara.html
175.Thyroid Nodule, nodules, thyroid, radiation, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid surgery
The ever-reliable EndocrineWeb.com explains thyroid nodules on this page, which features easy-to-understand text and links to further (and equally high-quality) on-site pages about specific aspects of the condition.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:32
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/nodule.html
176.Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy
This page of EndocrineWeb.com discusses the various thyroid problems that can arise in pregnant women and their unborn babies. Text is readable, and links to other more general articles on the thyroid gland are available.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:28
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/pregnancy.html
177.Thyroid Surgery for Different Thyroid Diseases.
The clear and concise text on this page of EndocrineWeb.com explains the various types of thyroid surgery. Diagrams complement the article, which is followed by links to other relevant pages on this fine site.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:26
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/surthyroid.html
178.Thyroid cancer: diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
EndocrineWeb.com explains thyroid cancer in detailed, easily understandable language on this page, which links to several pages that examine in greater detail the various specific types of thyroid cancer (papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic). Illustrations are included.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:65
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroidca.html
179.Thyroiditis: definitions, causes, and treatments.
EndocrineWeb.com explains the three main types of thyroiditis, of which Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common. Descriptions of symptoms and treatment options are included along with brief synopses of the conditions themselves.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:28
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroiditis.html
180.The Society for Endocrinology
The Society for Endocrinology promotes the education in endocrinology through publishing the journals: Journal of Endocrinology, Journal if Molecular Endocrinology, Endocrine-Related Cancer, Clinical Endocrinology. The first two journals are free available with full texts as well as newsletters The Endocrinologist. Excellent organization of site and easy search and navigation make this site worth of attention of professionals, student and public interesting in endocrinology.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:2311
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.endocrinology.org/
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