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Previous 10Wound Care Guide - University of Illinoishttp://www.uiuc.edu/departments/mckinley/health-info/dis-cond/wounds/woundcar.html Wound Care Guide - University of IllinoisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Describes signs and symptoms of wound infections, types of wounds and recommended dressings. Written for the non-professional.
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Previous 270Research Society in Indiahttp://www.rssdi.com Research Society in IndiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Research The official web site of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India
Other resource N0 Children Have Rights in Schoolhttp://TYPE1INFO.COM Children Have Rights in SchoolTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Children Information about the rights and care of diabetic children while in school.
Other resource N1 Nottingham Parents of Children with Diabeteshttp://www.children-with-diabetes.co.uk/ Nottingham Parents of Children with DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Children Organizes activities such as swimming, bowling, cycling, laser quest. Offers support for children with this condition and their parents in the Nottingham area.
Other resource N2 Hannah's Diabetes Pagehttp://www.geocities.com/hannahsplaceonthewww/DIABETESpage.html Hannah's Diabetes PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Children A 9 1/2 year old describes life with this disease; links to information, and one link to a page full of the authors other interests.
Other resource N3 A Child with Diabetes Is In Your Carehttp://www.jdf.org/living_w_diabetes/homepage.php A Child with Diabetes Is In Your CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Children A seven-part series which profiles four families coping with juvenile diabetes.
Other resource N4 PumpKids.comhttp://www.pumpkids.com PumpKids.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Children For parents of children who are on an insulin pump, or who are considering this form of diabetes therapy. Includes discussion system, carb counter, general info, and diabetes trivia.
Other resource N5 Kidsdiabetes.co.ukhttp://www.kidsdiabetes.co.uk Kidsdiabetes.co.ukTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Children Help and advice for diabetic children and parents of kids with diabetes,useful tips on recipes, advice from parents, blood sugar level monitoring, insulin and diet advice.
Other resource N6 The Juvenile Diabetes Forum at Med Helphttp://www.medhelp.org/forums/diabetes/wwwboard.html The Juvenile Diabetes Forum at Med HelpTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Children Interactive medical question and answer format about all aspects of juvenile diabetes (type 1 diabetes). Patient questions are replied to by online volunteers from the Juvenile Diabates Research Foundation.
Other resource N7 5th Immunology of Diabetes Society Conferencehttp://www.ki.se/org/5thIDS/ 5th Immunology of Diabetes Society ConferenceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Events This site gives all the information about the 5th International Congress of the IDS, to be held in Chennai (Madras), India between February 14-16, 2001.
Other resource N8 Diabetes Indiahttp://diabetesindia.com/diabetes_conferences/ Diabetes IndiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Events The first international diabetes conference is to be held in Mumbai, 29th November - 1st December 2002, at Venue at taj Mahal hotels Mumbai
Other resource N9 The Islet Foundationhttp://www.islet.org The Islet FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade.
Other resource N10 Pancreas-Kidney Transplantationhttp://pancreas-kidney.tripod.com/ Pancreas-Kidney TransplantationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments This site examines the history of transplantation, the immunology, tissue typing, and immunosuppressant drugs that make transplantation possible.
Other resource N11 Diabetes-Drug.nethttp://www.diabetes-drug.net Diabetes-Drug.netTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments Information about treatments for diabetes mellitus such as starch blockers, insulin sensitizers and insulin injections. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.
Other resource N12 Alternative Diabeteshttp://www.alternativediabetes.com Alternative DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments Information and resources on alternative and complementary treatment strategies. Includes sections on diabetes basics, research and news.
Other resource N13 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Diabeteshttp://www.tcmtreatment.com/images/diseases/diabetes.htm Traditional Chinese Medicine and DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this disease with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs.
Other resource N14 Children With Diabetes - Insulin Pumpshttp://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/pumps Children With Diabetes - Insulin PumpsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments General information about insulin pump therapy, discussions of the pros and cons of pumping, links to product vendors, chat room. Numerous personal testimonials of insulin pump users.
Other resource N15 DiabMedhttp://www.controldiabetes.com DiabMedTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments Metabolic Activation Therapy is the only FDA approved treatment proven to slow the complications of diabetes including. Find a treatment overview, and research documents.
Other resource N16 INPUThttp://www.webshowcase.net/input/home/index.html INPUTTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments An independent voluntary organization promoting insulin pump therapy. Find a pump review, glucose monitor, complications, and pricing.
Other resource N17 Understanding Type 2 Diabeteshttp://www.diabeteslife.com/type_2_diabetes.html Understanding Type 2 DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Brochures According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 16 million Americans have diabetes. This brochure describes the two basic categories: type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes, and includes Flash animations.
Other resource N18 Diabetes Foot Clinichttp://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/diabetes/foot_main.asp Diabetes Foot ClinicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Foot_Care Guide on diabetic foot care, foot problem diagnosis and prevention.
Other resource N19 Diabetic Foot Carehttp://www.diabetic-feet.com Diabetic Foot CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Foot_Care Information on diabetic footcare, wound care services, and customized footwear for diabetics.
Other resource N20 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foothttp://www.diabetic-foot-consensus.com/ International Working Group on the Diabetic FootTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Foot_Care Consensus documents on diabetic foot complications.
Other resource N21 Scottish Diabetes Specialist Podiatristshttp://www.sdsp.org.uk/Index.htm Scottish Diabetes Specialist PodiatristsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Foot_Care Podiatry organization with information and links on diabetic foot care.
Other resource N22 Diabetic Foot Diseasehttp://www.diabetes.usyd.edu.au/foot/Main.html Diabetic Foot DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Foot_Care Interactive guide on the diabetic foot for those with diabetes.
Other resource N23 Diabetic Foothttp://www.latrobe.edu.au/podiatry/diabetesresources/diabetes_lecture_4.htm Diabetic FootTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Foot_Care Lecture notes for Podiatry students.
Other resource N24 Lifeclinichttp://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/diabetes/articleView.asp?MessageID=601 LifeclinicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition How nutritional recommendations have changed, free online blood glucose tracking, nutrition analysis, and diabetic recipes.
Other resource N25 Joslin Diabetes Centerhttp://www.joslin.harvard.edu/education/library/index.shtml Joslin Diabetes CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition Information on all aspects of diabetes with discussion boards, and interactive online courses that can be taken.
Other resource N26 CalorieKing.comhttp://www.calorieking.com/foods/ CalorieKing.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition A food database that gives grams of carbohydrate and other nutritional facts on over 13,000 generic and brand name foods, including fast foods.
Other resource N27 Diabetes Carehttp://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/25/1/202 Diabetes CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition A report from the ADA on "Evidence Based Nutrition Principles and Recommendations for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetes."
Other resource N28 Diabetes Cornerhttp://www.webhealthcentre.com/diabetcor/di_life.asp Diabetes CornerTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition An in-depth discussion on the ins and outs of a proper diet for the person with diabetes from WebHealthCenter.
Other resource N29 Feeding a Child With Diabeteshttp://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/feeding_diabetes_p4.html Feeding a Child With DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition A discussion on how to work with your doctors and dietician to set up a healthy meal plan.
Other resource N30 Diabetes Plannerhttp://diabetesplanner.com Diabetes PlannerTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition An individual must sign up for a membership on this site to utilize the benefits they offer.
Other resource N31 Healthy Cooking Tips For Persons With Diabeteshttp://www.methodisthealth.com/diabetes/healthy.htm Healthy Cooking Tips For Persons With DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition Hints and ideas from the Methodist Health Care System in Houston, Texas.
Other resource N32 Nutrition and Diabeteshttp://www.blackwomenshealth.com/diabetes_and_nutrition.htm Nutrition and DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition Discusses diabetes in African American women and how proper nutrition is essential in treating the disease.
Other resource N33 Nutrition and Diabetes Resource List for Consumershttp://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs_and_db.html Nutrition and Diabetes Resource List for ConsumersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition From the USDA Food and Nutrition Center, a list of available books and information for diabetics.
Other resource N34 Life with Diabeteshttp://www.lifewithdiabetes.co.uk Life with DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Personal_Pages A personal insight into diabetes and diabetic retinopathy, written by a diabetic with over 17 years experience.
Other resource N35 Searchin' for a Curehttp://hometown.aol.com/saanmc98/myhomepage/index.html Searchin' for a CureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Personal_Pages Explains how the author was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and her recommendations for sugar-free drinks and food.
Other resource N36 Walk with Ushttp://www.walkforacure.com Walk with UsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Personal_Pages Information about efforts to raise money for a cure for diabetes as well as a link to the story of how Michelle was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
Other resource N37 50 Years of Type I Diabeteshttp://home.comcast.net/~robghspiro/ 50 Years of Type I DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Personal_Pages Personal experience of a physician who has lived for 50 years with type I diabetes and has carried out research on this disease at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School.
Other resource N38 Insulin Resistance Syndromehttp://www.woundcare.org/newsvol1n3/ar1.htm Insulin Resistance SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance Information about this syndrome, typically characterized by an abnormality in blood glucose metabolism.
Other resource N39 Syndrome X and Insulin Resistancehttp://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/columnnn/nn971022.html Syndrome X and Insulin ResistanceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance Column by Pat Kendall, PhD, RD of the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
Other resource N40 Insulin Resistance Treatmenthttp://www.drmirkin.com/diabetes/D222.html Insulin Resistance TreatmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance One physicians opinion about the treatment of Insulin Resistance.
Other resource N41 Insulin Resistance and the Glycemic Indexhttp://home.comcast.net/~creationsunltd/overview.htm Insulin Resistance and the Glycemic IndexTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance Comprehensive references and resources about insulin resistance, and the associated conditions of syndrome x, polycystic ovary syndrome, gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Multiple handouts are links to resources.
Other resource N42 Insulin Resistance: Lifestyle and Nutritional Interventionshttp://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/.fulltext/5/2/109.html Insulin Resistance: Lifestyle and Nutritional InterventionsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance Study about causes of IR, potential nutritional and botanical substances that are capable of positively influencing insulin resistance.
Other resource N43 The Glycemic Index: Flogging a Dead Horse?http://www.mendosa.com/wolever.htm The Glycemic Index: Flogging a Dead Horse?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance Article arguing for the usefulness of the glycemic index.
Other resource N44 Insulin and Its Metabolic Effectshttp://www.mercola.com/2001/jul/14/insulin.htm Insulin and Its Metabolic EffectsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance The beginning article of a four part lecture by Ron Rosedale, MD, discussing the importance of insulin.
Other resource N45 Defeat Diabetes Foundationhttp://www.defeatdiabetes.org/Articles/cvd030212.htm Defeat Diabetes FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance Learn about the relationship between insulin resistance and obesity, and the role sugar plays in creating both health issues.
Other resource N46 Hypoglycemia Hollandhttp://lightning.prohosting.com/%7ehypoglyc/ Hypoglycemia HollandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Offers information for those with non-diabetic hypoglycemia: links, literature lists, diets, useful addresses and FAQs.
Other resource N47 NKH Parent Networkhttp://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/6319/index.html NKH Parent NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia For parents with children with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH), a rare and still uncurable metabolic disorder.
Other resource N48 Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australiahttp://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/ Hypoglycemic Health Association of AustraliaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Details about this non-profit organization which brings information on Hypoglycemia, psychotherapy and clinical nutrition. Includes articles, links and newsletters.
Other resource N49 Addison's Disease in relation to Hypoglycemiahttp://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/addison/addison.htm Addison's Disease in relation to HypoglycemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Addison's disease can cause irritability and depression. Because of salt loss, craving of salty foods also is common. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is more severe in children than in adults.
Other resource N50 Hypoglycemia Discussion Boardhttp://users.cgiforme.com/poof/cfmboard.html Hypoglycemia Discussion BoardTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Please post your experiences with hypoglycemia here. You will find the answers to your questions, as well as support when your blood sugar just isn't behaving.
Other resource N51 American Academy of Family Physicians: Nocturnal Hypoglycemiahttp://aafp.org/afp/970915ap/tips5.html American Academy of Family Physicians: Nocturnal HypoglycemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Nocturnal Hypoglycemia in Children with Type 1 Diabetes. Tips from other journals - American Family Physician, September 15, 1997.
Other resource N52 Topica Email List Directory for Hypoglycemiahttp://topica.com/lists/hypo-recipes@lists.Princeton.EDU/ Topica Email List Directory for HypoglycemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Join Hypoglycemia Recipes mailing list.
Other resource N53 Iatrogenic Hypoglycemia and Malpractice Claimshttp://www.sma.org/smj/97feb21.htm Iatrogenic Hypoglycemia and Malpractice ClaimsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Abstract, report cases, discussions, and references.
Other resource N54 Treating Insulin Reactionshttp://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/hypoglycemia.jsp Treating Insulin ReactionsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia In association with Hypoglycemia. Symptoms and treatment information given through the ADA.
Other resource N55 The Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Centerhttp://www.pituitarycenter.com/ The Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary The Center, established in 1998, aims to provide expedient, state-of-the-art, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to patients with all types of hypothalamic and pituitary diseases.
Other resource N56 Pituitary Tumor Network Associationhttp://www.pituitary.org/ Pituitary Tumor Network AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary For sufferers of various pituitary disorders and their caregivers. Includes glossary, a list of questions to ask doctors, and list of sponsoring pharmaceutical companies.
Other resource N57 Neuroendocrine Clinical Center & Pituitary Tumor Center at MGH/Harvardhttp://pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu/LnksPit.htm Neuroendocrine Clinical Center & Pituitary Tumor Center at MGH/HarvardTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuroendocrine Support Clinic and Pituitary Tumor Clinic has consistently provided expert patient care and clinical research making it one of the most highly regarded pituitary treatment programs.
Other resource N58 NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Pagehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/pituitary_tumors.htm NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary Pituitary tumors information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N59 Pit Pat - The Pituitary Foundationhttp://www.pituitary.org.uk/disorders/index.htm Pit Pat - The Pituitary FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary Provides information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends and carers. Includes newsletters, resources, GP fact file, general information for patients and a glossary.
Other resource N60 Dorset (UK) Pituitary Foundationhttp://www.communigate.co.uk/dorset/dorsetpituitaryfoundation/index.phtml Dorset (UK) Pituitary FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary Pituitary Awareness Website for Patients and Medics providing Health Information, Telephone Buddies, National Conferences, Links to International and National Endocrine Illness Groups and Alternative Therapies.
Other resource N61 Acromegalyhttp://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/acro/acro.htm AcromegalyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Acromegaly Answers question such as what causes this, how common it is, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated. Suggested readings and other resources.
Other resource N62 Acromegaly and Gigantism - Medstudentshttp://www.medstudents.com.br/endoc/endoc8.htm Acromegaly and Gigantism - MedstudentsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Acromegaly A review of this disease with the focus on etiology, pathogenesis and treatment.
Other resource N63 The Pituitary Society - Information for the Publichttp://pituitarysociety.med.nyu.edu/patients_guide.htm The Pituitary Society - Information for the PublicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Acromegaly Patient's guide to acromegaly diagnosis & therapy
Other resource N64 eMedicine Health - Acromegalyhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/38312-1.asp eMedicine Health - AcromegalyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Acromegaly Consumer health resource center providing an overview of acromegaly and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N65 Prolactinomahttp://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/prolact/prolact.htm ProlactinomaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Prolactinoma The NIDDK prolactinoma information site discusses the cause of prolactinomas, treatment, specific symptoms, diagnosis, affects of pregnancies, and sites other resources.
Other resource N66 UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseaseshttp://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_10.html UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Prolactinoma Prolactinoma information site from UCLA Neurosurgery
Other resource N67 OHSU Pituitary Unit - Prolactinomahttp://www.ohsupituitary.com/patients/prolac.asp OHSU Pituitary Unit - ProlactinomaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Prolactinoma A prolactinoma is a prolactin secreting pituitary tumor. In most cases a prolactinoma can be treated with medications called dopamine agonists. These medications will usually lower the prolactin level to normal and dramatically shrink the tumor.
Other resource N68 Wolfram Syndromehttp://wolfram.150m.com Wolfram SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus A comprehensive educational site. Diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, and quality of life issues related to this genetic progressive neurodegenerative disease are addressed by a physician.
Other resource N69 MedicineNet.com - Diseases & Conditions - Diabetes Insipidushttp://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=USA&ArticleKey=1912 MedicineNet.com - Diseases & Conditions - Diabetes InsipidusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Good article on what is Diabetes Insipidus, how it is diagnosed and treated. Also includes a forum for those with Diabetes Insipidus.
Other resource N70 Diabetes insipidus - Overviewhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000377.htm Diabetes insipidus - OverviewTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Article from Adam.com includes information on this illness such as causes, incidences, risk factors, with links to central DI, Nephrogenic DI and links to further explanation of medical terminolgy used.
Other resource N71 The Facts About Diabetes Insipidushttp://www.histio.org/association/library/diabetes.shtml The Facts About Diabetes InsipidusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Considerably well written informative article with a lot of detail on what DI is, how it affects you, symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, treatments with many reference links for the newly diagnosed to the medical professional.
Other resource N72 Empty Sella Syndromehttp://www.methodisthealth.com/endocrin/sella.htm Empty Sella SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Empty_Sella_Syndrome Methodist Health Care System explains what this syndrome is, the symptoms, diagnosis and its treatment.
Other resource N73 Empty Sellahttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/emptysella/ Empty SellaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Empty_Sella_Syndrome Email list available to anyone interested in sharing information and/or support for persons affected by this syndrome.
Other resource N74 Hypopituitarismhttp://methodisthealth.com/endocrin/hypopit.htm HypopituitarismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism A look at this disorder and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment by Methodist Health Care System.
Other resource N75 Hypopituitarismhttp://www.healthsouth.com/medinfo/home/app/frame?2=/medlib/medLibDispatcher&pageType=0&medkey=000343&medarttype=article HypopituitarismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism A look at the treatment, prognosis and complications of this disease.
Other resource N76 OHSU Pituitary Unit - Hormone Replacement Therapy and Pituitary Hormone Deficiencyhttp://www.ohsupituitary.com/patients/hormone.asp OHSU Pituitary Unit - Hormone Replacement Therapy and Pituitary Hormone DeficiencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism Pituitary hormone deficiency can have many causes, but the vast majority of cases are caused by benign pituitary tumors pressing on and destroying the cells of the pituitary gland.
Other resource N77 NINDS Cushing's Syndrome Information Pagehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/cushings_doc.htm NINDS Cushing's Syndrome Information PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Cushing's Syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Other resource N78 The Pituitary Society - Information for the Publichttp://pituitarysociety.med.nyu.edu/cush1.htm The Pituitary Society - Information for the PublicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome An article about Cushing's syndrome from Pituitary Society.
Other resource N79 Overview of Cushing's Syndrome - Endocrinology Health Guidehttp://www.umm.edu/endocrin/cushing.htm Overview of Cushing's Syndrome - Endocrinology Health GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Health guide on cushing's syndrome, a condition that results from adrenal glands producing excess hormones
Other resource N80 Yahoo! Groups : Cushingshttp://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cushings/ Yahoo! Groups : CushingsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Yahoo! Groups: Cushings

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