Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders

What caused the medical emergency in this patient with type 1 diabetes?

, November 04, 2011

Even though patients in diabetic ketoacidosis commonly present with hyperglycemia, 
normal blood glucose levels don't allow you to rule out this diabetic emergency.
 

PCOS: Clinical presentation guides treatment of this multifaceted disease

, Gloria Stewart, EdD, PA-C, ATC October 05, 2010

The clinical presentation of patients with PCOS can vary. Treatment is based on recognizing its many manifesting symptoms.
 

Hyperglycemia management in 
the urgent surgical patient

September 27, 2010

Stress-induced hyperglycemia presents a unique challenge. Avoidance of extreme fluctuations in blood glucose levels is critical.
 

Exploratory laparotomy for a pancreatic pseudocyst uncovers an adrenal mass instead

Castigliano M. Bhamidipati, DO; Matthew Smeds, MD February 08, 2010

In the patient with an abdominal mass, good communication, collaboration, and an evidence-based approach are essential.
 

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