OVARIAN CYSTS The term cyst implies a fluid-filled sac. Ovarian cysts refer to follicles that are underdeveloped, not containing or releasing eggs, or not collapsing after ovulation (egg release), therefore leading to their non-functional persistence as a cyst. ...
PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH) FUNCTION PTH is released from the parathyroid glands, which are tiny, pea-sized endocrine glands (4 or sometimes more) located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. PTH regulates blood calcium and phosphate like a sensor. ...
WHAT IS PARKINSON’S DISEASE Parkinson’s disease is a result of degeneration (deterioration or slow damage to the nervous system) and a decrease in a chemical called dopamine. It is usually seen after the age of 50 years, but ...
Impaired glucose metabolism is a growing global crisis. It quietly disrupts lives before many even realize it. In 2022, data indicated that diabetes affects over 830 million people globally. This number is staggering. It demands our attention and ...