Health and Medical Journal

By Jeremy P Stanfords

Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system, which focuses on the complex system of glands in the body. These glands consist of the adrenal, hypothalamus, thyroid, ovaries, pancreas, parathyroid, pituitary and testes. Their primary function is to secrete hormones into the bloodstream in order to regulate the body properly. Hormones are substances which help to control various activities in the body and serve many purposes. They regulate several different functions of the body including growth and development, metabolism, mood and behavior and reproduction. They also help to provide an adequate amount of nutrition and energy which the body needs to function.

What is an Endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in the endocrine system and its disorders. They are specially trained to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances by aiming to restore and maintain a functional balance of hormones in the body’s system. They are also involved in conducting research aimed at learning the ways in which the glands function, as well as clinical research aimed at learning the best ways to treat patients with hormone imbalances. Through this research, endocrinologists are able to develop new medications and various methods of treatment for hormone disorders.

What Type of Medical Training Does an Endocrinologist Require?
Endocrinologists need to complete four years of medical school and then spend between three and four years in a residency and internship program. These programs cover specialty areas such as internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics. They spend two to three additional years training to diagnose and treat hormone conditions. In total, an endocrinologist will train for more than 10 years.

The Types of Disorders an Endocrinologist Treats: Read the rest of this entry »

By Steve Chard

Endocrine Thyroid Ultrasound Qualified? An Endocrinologist specializing in endocrinology ultrasound guided biopsy, thyroid biopsy, thyroid ultrasound, or fine needle aspiration in an endocrinology center is a qualified doctor for treating thyroid and hypothyroid diseases.

The American College of Endocrinology’s Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) demonstrates students’ proficiency and awards them a Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU). Successful candidates demonstrate acquisition of their ability to diagnose thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA). The ECNU designation is recognized by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and allows recipients to be directors of sonography laboratories and apply for AIUM Practice Certification.

Thyroid Doctors Use Endocrinologists’ Ultrasound Machines

A Thyroidologist is a specialist for evaluation, blood work, labs, check up, exam, endocrinology consultation, and endocrinology exam. Thyroid doctors must be qualified to evaluate and treat a broad range of endocrine conditions including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules, cysts, goiter, thyroid cancer, pregnancy-related thyroid concerns, and autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s disease) and Graves’ disease. Endocrinologists also evaluate patients for hyperparathyroidism and help determine if and when surgery is necessary. Read the rest of this entry »

By Zoul-Kifl Pio

Endocrinology is considered to be the science involved with the functions of the numerous hormones in a human being’s body as well as the endocrine glands and the tissues that can produce them. It is such a complex branch in medical science that has been thoroughly studied and specified. It is one branch that has posed lots of challenges on its medical practitioners who are aptly called in the world of medicine as endocrinology doctors.

It is also this specific field that lacks excellent endocrinology doctors because not a lot of physicians want to specialize in the said science for endocrinology is tough work and requires a doctor to have the patience of a saint so as to diagnose with precision the hormonal imbalances or dysfunctions that a patient is afflicted with. So for your concerns related to endocrine glands, look for a credible endocrinologist for you to remedy any kind of endocrine-related ailment you have.

The following are therefore the qualities of excellent endocrinology doctors to consider:

• Check if one’s physician has the level of confidence of a individual who knows what he is doing, what he is looking at, and looks one in the eyes when the situation calls for it. Patients feel at peace and confident if the medical practitioner whom he is consulting is confident enough. Confidence matters in medical practice. Read the rest of this entry »