Endocrinology

These are my "concise" notes on medicine and surgery that I made for Finals and used as my main source of revision. Covers a plethora of topics ranging from anaesthetics to cardiology to endocrinology to vascular surgery. It's aimed at Final year students and should be all you need to pass the big exam!  

Slideshow covering the some of the key conditions in gastroenterology.  

Document covering some key aspects of endocrinology  

A whistlestop SDL of histology and some pathology of the GI tract.  

Endocrine Revision  

Slideshow covering adrenal function  

Illustrated tutorial giving an overview of the hormones secreted from the anterior and posterior pituitary gland, and the role played by the hypothalamus.  

Hormone Map schematic. Looks a bit over whelming at first and may require some color coding by you for mechanisms of action (Gq, cAMP, IP3/DAG, etc..), but proved useful for Exam time.  

Useful chart explaining glands and hormones!  

Great Schematic for the Renal Physio includes hormones action and their sites, the various electrolyte transporters and some associated deficiencies.  

The Arachidonic acid pathway constitutes one of the main mechanisms to cause inflammation, and knowledge of this pathway helps us to understand how various anti-inflammatory drugs work. In order to remember the Arachidonic acid pathway, I have created this visual mnemonic.  

This video explains Cushing's syndrome and how to differentiate between different types of Cushing's syndrome and also how to treat Cushing's syndrome.  

Explanations of procedures and signs associated with various OSCE style stations relevant to first and second year MBBS, including pictures of relevant pathology and illustrative diagrams. Includes - resuscitatio - peripheral pulse - blood pressur - cardiovascular exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - ECG lead placemen - Respiratory exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - peak flo - vitalograp - abdominal examination (including relevant aspects of the general examination - PNS (motor function - Reflexes alon - cranial nerve exa - Thyroid exa - cervical and lymph node (diagrams only - Shoulder joint exa - Hip joint exam  

A nice summary of these 2 conditions including presentation, diagnosis and management. With underlying understanding to base the knowledge on.  

Anita Sadhu provides an overview of DM2 medications, including side effects.  

Overview of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus & Pre-Gestational Diabetes, management and complications to both mother and infant.  

A document covering some key aspects of the parathyroid gland  

A complete guide to the diagnosis and managment of thyroid cancer and how to clinically differentiate lumps in the neck. This resource is aimed at medical students in clinical years and foundation doctors.  

This lecture differentiates the Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It enumerates the signs, symptoms, pathophysiology, and management of both types. This lecture is very useful for 1st year and 2nd year medical students. The algorithm for medical management is really helpful. Please use the Clinical Practice Guidelines, in your home country or your country of practice, in managing patients with diabetes mellitus.  

This is the second in a series of 2 screencasts about the hormones in pregnancy. This covers the hormones in the 3rd trimester.