Browsing: Endocrine

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder which causes hyperthyroidism, the overproduction of thyroid hormones. The disease usually affects young and…

Hashimoto’s disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is a thyroid autoimmune disease and a condition where the immune system attacks and damages…

The word ‘osteoporosis’ means porous bone. It is a disorder in which bones become thinner and lose their strength over…

Osteopenia is a condition where there is low bone mass, indicating weaker bones more prone to breakage, but not as…

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Did you know that over half of people with diabetes (57%) in Southeast Asia are undiagnosed? Many people who suffer…

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Diabetic macular oedema is a complication of the macula that occurs gradually and affects patients with both type 1 and…

What is a glucometer? A glucometer is a portable medical device which can be used by diabetics for home blood…