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Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society
Set up by Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society for those interested in endocrinology & diabetes. We hope to use our podcast to promote educational outreach.. Join us weekly for hot topics, debates and much more!
Disclaimer: All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation.
Welcome back to EndoPod! This is a very interesting episode where we have Claire, who’s a medical student, talking about her experience of being diagnosed with a rare tumour called a cranipharyngioma. We hope you enjoy this episode and hopefully, it gives you both a patient and a student’s perspective.
We are delighted to bring you this fantastic revision tool that takes you through all the different contraceptives you need to know for upcoming exams. This is a collaboration with UoA Obstetric & Gynaecology Society. A big thank you to Dr Fiona Lopez for her work on this episode! Enjoy!
Transcript: Shuen Wong, Hepsi Xavier, Dr Fiona Lopez
For further guidance please check the following guide:
FSRH CEU Guidance: Recommended Actions after Incorrect Use of Combined Hormonal Contraception
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod. This episode guides you through the physiology of the menstrual cycle. Perfect for exam revision or if you just want to learn something new! We hope you enjoy it.
Transcript: Hepsi Xavier & Ramisha Basharat
Voice: Hepsi Xavier
Disclaimer:
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are intercalating after the 4th year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
Resources:
https://geekymedics.com/the-menstrual-cycle/
https://teachmephysiology.com/reproductive-system/development-maturation/menstrual-cycle/
https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Menstrual_cycle
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod! This episode covers the topic of pancreatic cancer. We will take you through the anatomy of the pancreas, risk factors, presentation, diagnosis and management of the condition. We also briefly cover endocrine tumours of the pancreas. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Transcript and Voice: Hepsi Xavier
Disclaimer:
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are intercalating after the 4th year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
References:
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https://teachmesurgery.com/hpb/pancreas/pancreatic-cancer/
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https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Pancreatic_cancer/
Welcome to a unique podcast which is a collaboration between the Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society and Aberdeen University Psychiatry Society.
Voice- Tereza Eirini Takkou, Louis J Ruddy, Matthew Parker
Transcript- Tereza Eirini Takkou, Louis J Ruddy, Matthew Parker
Editor- Regina Sumarlie, Hepsi Havier, Vivien
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society and Aberdeen University Psychiatry Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd and 5th year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032718313673?via%3Dihub
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022395618312536?via%3Dihub
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.2117
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032721014270?via%3Dihub
Welcome to Endopod's Mystery case podcast series! Each episode will cover a different case, with the conditions only being revealed at the end of the podcast.
Voice- Vivien Fazekas
Transcript- Vivien Fazekas
Editor- Regina Sumarlie
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd and 5th year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK285557/table/tyd-hashimotos.someclinic/
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/severn-pathology/requesting/test-information/thyroid-function-tests
https://passmedicine.com/v7/menu.php?
https://app.pulsenotes.com/medicine/endocrinology/notes/hypothyroidism
Welcome to Endopod's Mystery case podcast series! Each episode will cover a different case, with the conditions only being revealed at the end of the podcast.
Voice- Vivien Fazekas
Transcript- Vivien Fazekas
Editor- Regina Sumarlie
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd and 5th year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://app.pulsenotes.com/medicine/endocrinology/notes/acromegaly
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acromegaly/
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/522
https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/endocrinology/acromegaly/
Texbook: Endocrinology- Thomas Fox, Antonia Brooke, Bijay Vaidya (eureka)
Welcome to Endopod's Mystery case podcast series! Each episode will cover a different case, with the conditions only being revealed at the end of the podcast.Voice- Vivien FazekasTranscript- Vivien FazekasEditor- Regina SumarlieAberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd and 5th year of their medical education.Resources: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/288 https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/endocrinology/diabetesinsipidus/ https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/Water%20Deprivation%20Test%20in%20Adults.pdf Texbook: Endocrinology- Thomas Fox, Antonia Brooke, Bijay Vaidya (eureka)
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
This is the 5th episode of our Cancer Series! This episode is done in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society. In this special episode, we will be focusing on cervical cancer. We will cover what cervical cancer is, its classification, presentation, risk factors, screening program, diagnosis, as well as how to manage this common condition.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Transcript- Shauneen Kiernan (@aberdeen_obsandgynae)
Voice- Regina Sumarlie
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 5th and 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
https://zerotofinals.com/obgyn/cancer/cervical/
https://almostadoctor.co.uk/encyclopedia/cervical-cancer-and-cin
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352501
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/cervical-cancer/incidence
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
This is the fourth episode of our Cancer Series! This episode is done in collaboration with the Aberdeen University Haematology & Oncology Society. In this special episode, we will be focusing on breast cancer. We will cover what breast cancer is, the epidemiology, the different types of cancer, the risk factors, presentation, diagnosis, and management.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Transcript- Aman Singh & Emma Krzoska (@chaemo_abdn)
Voice- Lewis Mitchell
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd & 4th year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
https://www.instagram.com/chaemo_abdn/
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer/symptoms
https://breastcancernow.org
https://teachmesurgery.com/breast/presentations/triple-assessment/
https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/fulltext/2019/10000/overview_of_breast_cancer.3.aspx
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/about/types-of-breast-cancer/paget-disease-of-the-nipple.html
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/womens-health/how-should-i-check-my-breasts/
https://www.drugs.com/cg/male-breast-self-exam.html
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
This is the third episode of our Cancer Series! This episode is done in collaboration with the Aberdeen University Renal and Urology Society. In this special episode, we will be focusing on prostate cancer. We will cover what prostate cancer is, the epidemiology, the different types of prostate cancer, the aetiology or cause of the disease, the risk factors, clinical presentation, investigations, examinations, management, prevention as well as potential complications that may arise with this common condition.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Transcript- Karen Thomas (@au_renaluro)
Voice- Regina Sumarlie
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 2nd and 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353087
https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150086#diagnosis
https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/prostate-cancer
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
This is the second episode of our Cancer Series! Today, we will be focusing on testicular cancer. We will explore the epidemiology, classifications, presentation, diagnosis and treatments of testicular tumours
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Transcript- Lewis Mitchell & Jeffery Lee
Voice- Lewis Mitchell
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
- https://www.testicularcanceruk.com/how-to-check-testicles
- https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/testicular-cancer/incidence#heading-Six
- https://www.testicularcanceruk.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAosmPBhCPARIsAHOen-OLIz6QBWMMovta8koGtbf-35_IeXHDItgGZoSFu9piaBXPWShqQPMaAs6KEALw_wcB
- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicular-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html
- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicular-cancer/about/what-is-testicular-cancer.html
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/testicular-cancer-care/symptoms-causes/syc-20352986
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancer/treatment/
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
This is the second episode of our Cancer Series! Today, we will be focusing on testicular cancer. We will explore the epidemiology, classifications, presentation, diagnosis and treatments of testicular tumours
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Transcript- Lewis Mitchell
Voice- Lewis Mitchell
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
- https://www.testicularcanceruk.com/how-to-check-testicles
- https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/testicular-cancer/incidence#heading-Six
- https://www.testicularcanceruk.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAosmPBhCPARIsAHOen-OLIz6QBWMMovta8koGtbf-35_IeXHDItgGZoSFu9piaBXPWShqQPMaAs6KEALw_wcB
- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicular-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html
- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicular-cancer/about/what-is-testicular-cancer.html
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/testicular-cancer-care/symptoms-causes/syc-20352986
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancer/treatment/
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
We are back with a new series on endocrinological cancer. This is the first episode of our Cancer Series! To start off, we will be focusing on pituitary tumours. We will explore what it is,its classifications, presentation, diagnosis and treatments.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this simplified version!
Transcript- Regina Sumarlie & Jeffrey Lee
Voice- Regina Sumarlie
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Pituitary_adenoma/
https://patient.info/doctor/pituitary-tumours
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/pituitary-adenoma
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
We are back with a new series on endocrinological cancer. This is the first episode of our Cancer Series! To start off, we will be focusing on pituitary tumours. We will explore what it is,its classifications, presentation, diagnosis and treatments.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Transcript- Regina Sumarlie & Jeffrey Lee
Voice- Regina Sumarlie
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Pituitary_adenoma/
https://patient.info/doctor/pituitary-tumours
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/pituitary-adenoma
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
We are back with our final episode of the Endo-Gynae series with a Mythbusters episode. We will be going over some of the conditions we have spoken about in this series and clarifying some of the common misconceptions about them.
Sit back and enjoy!
Transcript- Lewis Mitchell & Nina Sumarlie
Voice- Lewis Mitchell
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-myths-about-endometriosis-2021021221890
- https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/pregnancy-facts#myths
- https://www.healthline.com/health/endometriosis/myths-and-facts#Fact:-Theres-no-cure,-but-symptoms-can-be-managed
- https://www.businessinsider.com/ob-gyn-doctors-biggest-pregnancy-myths-debunked-2019-10?r=US&IR=T
- https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/period-myths
- https://www.everydayhealth.com/pcos/myths-debunked/
- https://www.abbott.in/corpnewsroom/diabetes-care/gestational-diabetes--myths-vs--facts.html
https://www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/gestational-diabetes-diagnosis/
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
We are back with another episode of the Endo-Gynae series with Endometriosis. In this simplified episode, we will cover what endometriosis is, the risk factors, the cause, the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, management as well as potential complications that may arise with this common condition.
Sit back and enjoy!
Transcript- Regina Sumarlie
Voice- Regina Sumarlie
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
https://almostadoctor.co.uk/encyclopedia/endometriosis
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Endometriosis/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng73/chapter/Recommendations
https://patient.info/doctor/endometriosis-pro
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
We are back with another episode of the Endo-Gynae series with Endometriosis. In this episode, we will cover what endometriosis is, the risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, management as well as potential complications that may arise with this common condition.
Sit back and enjoy!
Transcript- Regina Sumarlie
Voice- Regina Sumarlie
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
https://almostadoctor.co.uk/encyclopedia/endometriosis
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Endometriosis/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng73/chapter/Recommendations
https://patient.info/doctor/endometriosis-pro
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
We are back with another episode of the Endo-Gynae series with gestational diabetes. We will be exploring the normal physiology of the pancreas before taking a look at the pathogenesis and management of this condition.
Sit back and enjoy!
Transcript- Lewis Mitchell
Voice- Lewis Mitchell
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gestational-diabetes/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20355339
- https://teachmephysiology.com/endocrine-system/pancreas/endocrine-pancreas/
- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/gestational-diabetes#:~:text=Gestational%20diabetes%20is%20common.,do%20to%20reduce%20your%20risk.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6274679/
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
We are back with another episode of the Endo-Gynae series with gestational diabetes. We will be exploring the normal physiology of the pancreas before taking a look at the pathogenesis and management of this condition.
Sit back and enjoy!
Transcript- Lewis Mitchell
Voice- Lewis Mitchell
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gestational-diabetes/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20355339
- https://teachmephysiology.com/endocrine-system/pancreas/endocrine-pancreas/
- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/gestational-diabetes#:~:text=Gestational%20diabetes%20is%20common.,do%20to%20reduce%20your%20risk.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6274679/
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod! We are back with another episode of the Endo-Gynae series with pregnancy physiology. We will be exploring about normal physiological changes in pregnancy and how to differentiate them from pathological changes. We are going to discuss these changes system by system, ranging from musculoskeletal, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, metabolic, renal and urinary as well as haematology. Sit back and enjoy! Transcript- Regina Sumarlie, Tereza Eirini Takkou, Hepsi Xavier Voice- Tereza Eirini Takkou Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description. REFERENCES: https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/approach-to-the-pregnant-woman-and-prenatal-care/physiology-of-pregnancy https://www.physio-pedia.com/Physiological_Changes_in_Pregnancy https://patient.info/doctor/physiological-changes-in-pregnancy
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!
We are back with another episode of the Endo-Gynae series with pregnancy physiology. We will be exploring about normal physiological changes in pregnancy and how to differentiate them from pathological changes. We are going to discuss these changes system by system, ranging from musculoskeletal, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, metabolic, renal and urinary as well as haematology.
Sit back and enjoy!
Transcript- Regina Sumarlie
Voice- Regina Sumarlie
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.
REFERENCES:
https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/approach-to-the-pregnant-woman-and-prenatal-care/physiology-of-pregnancy
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Physiological_Changes_in_Pregnancy
https://patient.info/doctor/physiological-changes-in-pregnancy
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod! We are finally back with our episode for this academic year. In this episode we are covering a condition experienced by some women called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. We are going to discuss what it is, the physiology related to it, the people at risk, causes, as well as treatment and management associated with this condition. Sit back and enjoy! Transcript- Lewis Mitchell Voice- Lewis Mitchell Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description. REFERENCES:· https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/
· https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo
· https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/diagnose
· https://medlineplus.gov/polycysticovarysyndrome.html
· https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p106.html
· https://www.healthline.com/health/polycystic-ovary-disease#symptoms
· https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6676075/
· https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-020-01516-x#:~:text=PCOS%20cannot%20be%20diagnosed%20during,beyond%203%20years%20post%20menarche.
· https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2861983/
· https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3872139/
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod! We are finally back with our episode for this academic year. In this episode we are covering a condition experienced by some women called secondary amenorrhoea. We are going to discuss what it is, the physiology related to it, the people at risk, causes, as well as treatment and management associated with this condition. Sit back and enjoy! Transcript- Regina Sumarlie Voice- Regina Sumarlie
Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description. REFERENCES https://www.hormone.org/diseases-and-conditions/amenorrhea https://www.healthline.com/health/secondary-amenorrhea https://www.osmosis.org/answers/secondary-amenorrhea https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3924-amenorrhea https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/252928-overview https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-and-management-of-secondary-amenorrhea Amenorrhoea | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICEhttps://cks.nice.org.uk › ... › Amenorrhoea
Hello and welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, we are covering a very common change that females go through - menopause! We also look at how Hormonal Replacement Therapy comes into this and the benefits vs risks of HRT. Sit back and enjoy!
Transcript - Chakshu Joshi
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
BMJ Best Practice: Menopause and Precocious Puberty
Oxford Clinical Handbook of Specialties
https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/156/4/1560463.xml
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6317580/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/in-depth/hormone-therapy/art-20046372
https://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/menopause-hormone-therapy#1
Relax as Rebekah guides you through a short case just in time for bed.
Author & Narrator: Rebekah Loy, 5th Year MBChB (Vice-President of Aberdeen University Paediatric Society)
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers pituitary overactivity, focussing on acromegaly & hyperprolactinaemia.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Arabella Baptie
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acromegaly/symptoms-causes/syc-20351222
https://www.pituitary.org.uk/information/pituitary-conditions/acromegaly/
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Acromegaly
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3853872/
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Hyperprolactinemia
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers when the parathyroid gland is underactive.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jade Kiersten
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Hypoparathyroidism
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypoparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20355375#:~:text=Hypoparathyroidism%20is%20an%20uncommon%20condition,your%20body%20%E2%80%94%20calcium%20and%20phosphorus.
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers type 2 diabetes, the most common endocrinological condition!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Tejaswi Sharma
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://patient.info/doctor/hyperparathyroidism-pro#ref-1
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/133
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/primary-hyperparathyroidism-beyond-the-basics#H3
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers goitre - an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Tejaswi Sharma
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2012/august/goitre/
https://www.slideshare.net/fyndoc/goitre-13600596
University of Aberdeen - Y2 MBChB Lecture - Thyroid Gland Physiology by Dr Alison Jack
University of Aberdeen - Y2 MBChB Lecture - Clinical Thyroid Disease by Dr Prakash Abraham
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Hepsi Xavier
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd of their medical education.
Resources:
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/multiple-endocrine-neoplasia-type/
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/multiple-endocrine-neoplasia-type-2
https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/primary-localized-cutaneous-amyloidosis
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/hirschsprungs-disease/
https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/RET#location
https://www.thyroidcancer.com/thyroid-cancer/medullary
https://www.cancer.gov/pediatric-adult-rare-tumor/rare-tumors/rare-endocrine-tumor/medullary-thyroid-cancer
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers hypothyroidism.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Tejaswi Sharma
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/535
https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/dyshormonogenesis#:~:text=found%20in%3A%20Wikipedia.-,dyshormonogenesis,the%20thyroid%20gland%20(goitre).
https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/thyroidhypo.html
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Hypothyroidism#xid=cg0a82&anker=Z5d9b66788269f5d37f8d0eb33a473fd1
https://u.osu.edu/hashimotosdisease2019/pathophysiology-and-clinical-presentation/
https://geekymedics.com/thyroid-function-test-tft-interpretation/
https://www.btf-thyroid.org/hypothyroidism-leaflet
University of Aberdeen - Y2 MBChB Lecture - Thyroid Gland Physiology by Dr Alison Jack
University of Aberdeen - Y2 MBChB Lecture - Clinical Thyroid Disease by Dr Prakash Abraham
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers pituitary under activity and its widespread consequences.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Arabella Baptie
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Hypopituitarism
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/521
https://patient.info/doctor/hypopituitarism-pro
https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/hypopituitarism-2/
https://www.yourhormones.info/endocrine-conditions/hypopituitarism/
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jade Kiersten
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 3rd and 4th year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/multiple-endocrine-neoplasia-type-1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK7029/#:~:text=Epidemiology,age%20of%2010%20is%20rare.
https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/MEN1#conditions
https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/pituitary-disorders/multiple-endocrine-neoplasia-type-1
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/zollinger-ellison-syndrome#:~:text=Points%20to%20Remember-,Zollinger%2DEllison%20syndrome%20is%20a%20rare%20disorder%20that%20occurs%20when,neoplasia%20type%201%20(MEN1).
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid gland.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Tejaswi Sharma
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://geekymedics.com/thyroid-function-test-tft-interpretation/
De Leo, Simone et al. “Hyperthyroidism.” Lancet (London, England) vol. 388,10047 (2016): 906-918. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)00278-6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5014602/
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/hyperthyroidism/diagnosis/assessment/
University of Aberdeen - Y2 MBChB Lecture - Thyroid Gland Physiology by Dr Alison Jack
University of Aberdeen - Y2 MBChB Lecture - Clinical Thyroid Disease by Dr Prakash Abraham
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers hyperaldosteronism and Conn's syndrome.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Sytske Visser
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://teachmephysiology.com/endocrine-system/adrenal-glands/zona-glomerulosa/
https://teachmephysiology.com/urinary-system/regulation/the-renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system/
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Primary_hyperaldosteronism
The netter collection of medical illustrations 2nd edition: Volume 2: endocrine system’ By William F. Young
Zero to finals- Medicine’ by Dr Thomas Watchman
https://patient.info/doctor/hyperaldosteronism#nav-6
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers type 2 diabetes, the most common endocrinological condition!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jade Kiersten
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 3rd and 4th year of their medical education.
Resources:
University of Aberdeen - Y2 MBChB Lecture Series on Type 2 Diabetes (delivered by a variety of doctors and lecturers)
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers pheochromocytoma (a catecholamine secreting tumour of the adrenal glands).
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jade Kiersten
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 3rd and 4th year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7090309/
https://www.cancer.gov/types/pheochromocytoma/hp/pheochromocytoma-treatment-pdq
https://gpnotebook.com/simplepage.cfm?ID=-731185116&linkID=26227&cook=no
Oxford handbook of clinical medicine - Tenth edition
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers the pathophysiology of diabetes and how it comes about.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Hepsi Xavier
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Diabetes_Guide/547013/all/Autoantibodies_in_Type_1_Diabetes
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-11/diabetes_in_the_uk_2010.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5774991/
University of Aberdeen - Y2 MBChB Lecture - Pathology of Diabetes Mellitus by Dr Paul Brown
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers type 1 diabetes, a common condition affecting the younger population!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Arabella Baptie
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://jdrf.org.uk/information-support/about-type-1-diabetes/facts-and-figures/
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/25/diagnosis-approach
https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/download?ac=1065161&firstPass=false
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/25/aetiology
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers CAH, a rare condition that babies are born with.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jade Kiersten
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 3rd and 4th of their medical education.
Resources:
https://gpnotebook.com/simplepage.cfm?ID=899285027
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355205
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia/#:~:text=Congenital%20adrenal%20hyperplasia%20(CAH)%20is,the%20top%20of%20each%20kidney.
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/conditions-we-treat
https://www.dovepress.com/ethical-perspectives-on-the-management-of-disorders-of-sex-development-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-MB
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers Cushing's syndrome.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Sytske Visser
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Cushing_syndrome
https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5745/adenoma-of-the-adrenal-gland
https://www.uclahealth.org/endocrine-center/ectopic-cushings-syndrome
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cushing-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351310
BMJ best practise – Cushing’s syndrome
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers adrenal insufficiency and conditions such as Addison's Disease!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Hepsi Xavier
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/endocrine-and-metabolic-disorders/adrenal-disorders/secondary-adrenal-insufficiency
University of Aberdeen - Year 2 "Adrenal Disorders" Lecture by Dr Sam Philips
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers the physiology of growth hormone and its effects.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Tejaswi Sharma
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-ap/chapter/hormone-interactions/
University of Aberdeen - Normal Growth and Clinical Aspects Lecture by Dr Alison Jack
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode is all about the physiology of the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Tejaswi Sharma
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
University of Aberdeen - Thyroid Gland Physiology Lecture by Dr Alison Jack
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers the various hormones produced by the pituitary gland and their functions.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Sytske Visser
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.pituitary.org.uk/information/hormones/
University of Aberdeen - Pituitary Gland Lecture by Dr Alison Jack
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers the physiology of parathyroid glands and the world of calcium balance.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jade Kiersten
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 3rd and 4th year of their medical education.
Resources:
University of Aberdeen - Calcium Homeostasis Lecture by Dr Alison Jack
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers the physiology of growth hormone and its effects.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Arabella Baptie
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/37/12/1608
University of Aberdeen - The Endocrine Pancreas Lecture by Dr Alison Jack
Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers the structure and function of the adrenal gland and its hormones.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Sytske Visser
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://teachmephysiology.com/endocrine-system/adrenal-glands/zona-reticularis/#:~:text=The%20zona%20reticularis%20is%20the,production%20and%20secretion%20of%20androgens.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-axis
https://www.hormone.org/diseases-and-conditions/cushing-syndrome
University of Aberdeen - The Adrenal Gland lecture by Dr Alison Jack
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, we're diving into the thyroid world and looking at Graves' disease, which is the commonest form of hyperthyroidism. A detailed summary of this condition. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Heo Mun Ho
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/32
https://cks.nice.org.uk/hyperthyroidism#!scenario
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41574-019-0268-5
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, we're diving into the thyroid world and looking at Graves' disease, which is the commonest form of hyperthyroidism. A detailed summary of this condition. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Heo Mun Ho
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/32
https://cks.nice.org.uk/hyperthyroidism#!scenario
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41574-019-0268-5
Welcome back to EndoPod! In the final part of our endocrinology of ageing series, we are looking at how calcium and parathyroid glands change as we age. This is very important in terms of bone health and osteoporosis. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice & Transcript - Hepsi Xavier
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4613-0567-5_40
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10718831/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6600237/
https://www.nature.com/articles/boneres201641
https://www.parathyroid.com/osteoporosis.htm
https://www.parathyroid.com/parathyroid.htm
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356194
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5335887/
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, as the 3rd part of our endocrinology of ageing series we will be looking at how the adrenal glands change as we age. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jessica Eze
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-herkimer-biologyofaging/chapter/development-and-aging-of-the-endocrine-system/
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004000.htm
https://www.empoweryourhealth.org/magazine/vol10_issue2/the-endocrine-systems-effects-on-aging
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30017799/#&gid=article-figures&pid=figure-1-uid-0
https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/biology-of-the-endocrine-system/effects-of-aging-on-the-endocrine-system
https://pngio.com/PNG/a164765-adrenal-gland-png.html
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, as the 3rd part of our endocrinology of ageing series we will be looking at how the adrenal glands change as we age. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jessica Eze
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-herkimer-biologyofaging/chapter/development-and-aging-of-the-endocrine-system/
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004000.htm
https://www.empoweryourhealth.org/magazine/vol10_issue2/the-endocrine-systems-effects-on-aging
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30017799/#&gid=article-figures&pid=figure-1-uid-0
https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/biology-of-the-endocrine-system/effects-of-aging-on-the-endocrine-system
https://pngio.com/PNG/a164765-adrenal-gland-png.html
Welcome back to EndoPod! In the second part of our 'endocrinology of ageing series' we are focussing on the pancreas and how it changes as we age, putting us at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Tereza Takkou
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
UoA MBChB Year 2 Lecture on Pancreas - Dr Alison Jack
https://www.nursingtimes.net/roles/older-people-nurses-roles/anatomy-and-physiology-of-ageing-7-the-endocrine-system-31-07-2017/
Welcome back to EndoPod! In the second part of our 'endocrinology of ageing series' we are focussing on the pancreas and how it changes as we age, putting us at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is the simplified version for our listeners without a medical background. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Tereza Takkou
Editor - Serena Shoker
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
UoA MBChB Year 2 Lecture on Pancreas - Dr Alison Jack
https://www.nursingtimes.net/roles/older-people-nurses-roles/anatomy-and-physiology-of-ageing-7-the-endocrine-system-31-07-2017/
Welcome back to EndoPod! The team wishes you all a Happy New Year. We’re starting off the new year with an endocrinology of ageing series, where we will look at how different glands/hormones change as we get older and what this means for older patients! We’re starting with the thyroid gland. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Ramisha Basharat
Transcript Editor - Serena Shoker
Check out Feedspot's website! https://blog.feedspot.com/endocrinology_podcasts/ to see our achievement as #1 endocrinology podcast in their top 15 ranking of 2020!
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.btf-thyroid.org/older-patients-and-thyroid-disease
https://next.amboss.com/us/article/cg0a82#Z3fd41eef8b8ce3cec9c7eda727b6d1ce
https://next.amboss.com/us/article/bg0HF2#Zaa8c4483bdc4b65e52d025488fae4bf5
https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/age-related-changes-in-thyroid-function/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4480281/
https://thyroidresearchjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1756-6614-5-16#ref-CR1
https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/490911
Welcome back to EndoPod! The team wishes you all a Happy New Year. We’re starting off the new year with an endocrinology of ageing series, where we will look at how different glands/hormones change as we get older and what this means for older patients! We’re starting with the thyroid gland. This is the simplified version for our listeners without a medical/scientific background. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Ramisha Basharat
Transcript Editor - Serena Shoker
Check out Feedspot's website! https://blog.feedspot.com/endocrinology_podcasts/ to see our achievement as #1 endocrinology podcast in their top 15 ranking of 2020!
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.btf-thyroid.org/older-patients-and-thyroid-disease
https://next.amboss.com/us/article/cg0a82#Z3fd41eef8b8ce3cec9c7eda727b6d1ce
https://next.amboss.com/us/article/bg0HF2#Zaa8c4483bdc4b65e52d025488fae4bf5
https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/age-related-changes-in-thyroid-function/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4480281/
https://thyroidresearchjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1756-6614-5-16#ref-CR1
https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/490911
Welcome back to EndoPod. In this episode, we're talking about the well-known "keto diet", how it works and what to look out for. An interesting topic indeed! Sit back and enjoy. This is the simplified version for our listeners without a medical/scientific background.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jasmine Luangboriboon
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499830/
https://charliefoundation.org/diet-plans/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dangers-of-keto-diet#7.-May-increase-your-risk-of-chronic-diseases-and-early-death
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/ketogenic-diet/
Welcome back to EndoPod. In this episode, we're talking about the well-known "keto diet", how it works and what to look out for. An interesting topic indeed! Sit back and enjoy.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Jasmine Luangboriboon
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499830/
https://charliefoundation.org/diet-plans/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dangers-of-keto-diet#7.-May-increase-your-risk-of-chronic-diseases-and-early-death
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/ketogenic-diet/
Relax while Jenny and Vickey guide you through a short case just in time for bed. Author & Narrator: Jenny Maclachlan, 5th Year MBChB (Co-President of UoA Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society) Author & Narrator: Wiktoria Kotts, 4th Year MBChB (Co-President of UoA Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society) We hope you have a restful sleep.
References: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/141 https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/98/12/4565/2833703 https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/ https://www.passmedicine.com/review/textbook.php?s=polycystic
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through a type of medication called "GLP-1 analogues" which are used for type 2 diabetes but also have an effect on helping obesity.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Transcript - Joanne Martin (Y5)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/statistics-on-obesity-physical-activity-and-diet/england-2020
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-medication/incretin-mimetics.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3712370/
https://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d410
https://ourworldindata.org/obesity#what-share-of-adults-are-overweight
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through a type of medication called "GLP-1 analogues" which are used for type 2 diabetes but also have an effect on helping obesity. This is the simplified version for our listeners without a medical background. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Transcript - Joanne Martin (Y5)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/statistics-on-obesity-physical-activity-and-diet/england-2020
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-medication/incretin-mimetics.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3712370/
https://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d410
https://ourworldindata.org/obesity#what-share-of-adults-are-overweight
This week's EndoPod is about a subtype of diabetes mellitus called MODY. Join Hepsi as she takes you through all the features of MODY and treatment options.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Transcript - Joanne Martin (Y5)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
Resources:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_mody.html
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/what-is-mody-diabetes https://www.diabetesgenes.org/what-is-mody/
Welcome back to EndoPod! Antipsychotics are widely used for many mental health conditions and have many benefits. However, they seem to have a link to type 2 diabetes - listen in to find out about this link with Hepsi!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Transcript - Alan Yap (Y5)
Editor - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/antipsychotics/about-antipsychotics/
https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/the-four-dopamine-pathways-relevant-to-antipsychotics-pharmacology-2096
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5702456/
https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/178/6/EJE-18-0022.xml
Welcome back to EndoPod! Antipsychotics are widely used for many mental health conditions and have many benefits. However, they seem to have a link to type 2 diabetes - listen in to find out about this link with Hepsi! This is the simplified version for our listeners without a medical background.
Voice - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Transcript - Alan Yap (Y5)
Editor - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/antipsychotics/about-antipsychotics/
https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/the-four-dopamine-pathways-relevant-to-antipsychotics-pharmacology-2096
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5702456/
https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/178/6/EJE-18-0022.xml
Relax while John guides you through a short case just in time for bed! We hope you have a restful sleep. Sweet dreams.
Author: Emma Krzoska, 3rd Year MBChB (3rd Year Rep of CHaemO Aberdeen Student Society)
Narrator: John Saganty, 3rd Year MBChB (President of Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society)
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through the ins and outs of thyroid cancer and focusses on whether or not there is a link between age and prognosis of thyroid cancer. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice: Hepsi Xavier
Transcript: Ramisha Basharat (Editor: Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://next.amboss.com/us/article/i60JkS#Za09b3ec4cbcf889fc4f7b34cecb45f4d
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/thyroid-cancer#heading-Zero
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thyroid-cancer/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thyroid-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354167
https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/thyroid-diseases/62791-thyroid-cancer-how-age-affects-risk-recurrence
https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-018-4181-4
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through the ins and outs of thyroid cancer and focusses on whether or not there is a link between age and prognosis of thyroid cancer. This is a simplified version for our listeners without a medical background. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice: Hepsi Xavier
Transcript: Ramisha Basharat (Editor: Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://next.amboss.com/us/article/i60JkS#Za09b3ec4cbcf889fc4f7b34cecb45f4d
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/thyroid-cancer#heading-Zero
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thyroid-cancer/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thyroid-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354167
https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/thyroid-diseases/62791-thyroid-cancer-how-age-affects-risk-recurrence
https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-018-4181-4
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, we'll be covering what osteoporosis is and its link with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Osteoporosis affects millions all over the world, so this is definitely a topic to be aware of! Sit back and enjoy.
Voice: John Saganty
Transcript: Ramisha Basharat (Edited by: Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
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https://www.btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-disease-and-osteoporosis
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16831931/
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4314789/#CR15
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https://next.amboss.com/us/article/bg0HF2#Zaa8c4483bdc4b65e52d025488fae4bf5
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https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/facts-statistics/epidemiology-of-osteoporosis-and-fragility-fractures
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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis/
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, we'll be covering what osteoporosis is and its link with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Osteoporosis affects millions all over the world, so this is definitely a topic to be aware of! This is the simplified version for out listeners without a medical/scientific background. Sit back and enjoy.
Voice: Hepsi Xavier
Transcript: Ramisha Basharat (Edited by: Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
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https://www.btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-disease-and-osteoporosis
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16831931/
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4314789/#CR15
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https://next.amboss.com/us/article/bg0HF2#Zaa8c4483bdc4b65e52d025488fae4bf5
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https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/facts-statistics/epidemiology-of-osteoporosis-and-fragility-fractures
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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis/
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through the hormonal changes and responses which happen as a result of both short-term and long-term exercise. Tune in to find out how the body adapts to exercise from an endocrinology perspective. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Zeneera Yusuf (Edited - Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16380698/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4188567/
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00038.2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzpNFxP1GOU
https://www.slideshare.net/sihamgritly/4-endocrine-response-to-exercise-diabetes-mellitus-and-fitness
https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/thyroxine-t4-test/#:~:text=lt%20plays%20an%20important,T4%20can%20indicate%20thyroid%20disease.
https://www.yourhormones.info/glands/adrenal-glands/
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/emotions-stress-and-anxiety/2012/stress-the-role-of-glucocorticoids
https://www.yourhormones.info/hormones/adrenaline/#:~:text=Key%20actions%20of%20adrenaline%20include,(primarily%20for%20the%20brain).
https://www.encyclopedia.com/sports/sports-fitness-recreation-and-leisure-magazines/physiology-exercise
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through the hormonal changes and responses which happen as a result of both short-term and long-term exercise. Tune in to find out how the body adapts to exercise from an endocrinology perspective. This is the simplified version for our listeners without a medical/scientific background. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Zeneera Yusuf (Edited - Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16380698/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4188567/
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00038.2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzpNFxP1GOU
https://www.slideshare.net/sihamgritly/4-endocrine-response-to-exercise-diabetes-mellitus-and-fitness
https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/thyroxine-t4-test/#:~:text=lt%20plays%20an%20important,T4%20can%20indicate%20thyroid%20disease.
https://www.yourhormones.info/glands/adrenal-glands/
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/emotions-stress-and-anxiety/2012/stress-the-role-of-glucocorticoids
https://www.yourhormones.info/hormones/adrenaline/#:~:text=Key%20actions%20of%20adrenaline%20include,(primarily%20for%20the%20brain).
https://www.encyclopedia.com/sports/sports-fitness-recreation-and-leisure-magazines/physiology-exercise
Our first every bedtime episode! Relax while John guides you through a short case just in time for bed. Author & Narrator: John Saganty, 3rd Year MBChB (President of Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society). We hope you have a restful sleep.
Welcome back to EndoPod! Prolactinomas are the commonest pituitary tumours, affecting 1 in 10,000 people. In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through the details of prolactinomas and more importantly, how they affect pregnant people. What precautions do they have to take to ensure a safe pregnancy? Listen in to find out! This is the simplified version for our listeners without a scientific/medical background
Voice - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Transcript - Heo Mun Ho (Y4)
Editor - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
Almalki, M. et al. (2015). Managing Prolactinomas during Pregnancy. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 6.
Barraud, S. et al. (2020). Evolution of macroprolactinomas during pregnancy: A cohort study of 85 pregnancies. Clinical Endocrinology, 92(5), pp.421-427.
Grattan, D. (2015). 60 YEARS OF NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY: The hypothalamo-prolactin axis. Journal of Endocrinology, 226(2), pp.T101-T122.
Molitch, M. (2015). ENDOCRINOLOGY IN PREGNANCY: Management of the pregnant patient with a prolactinoma. European Journal of Endocrinology, 172(5), pp.R205-R213.
Pathwaymedicine.org. n.d. Prolactin Physiology. [online] Available at: [Accessed 29 August 2020].
Pituitary.org.uk. n.d. Prolactinoma | The Pituitary Foundation. [online] Available at: [Accessed 29 August 2020].
Welcome back to EndoPod! Prolactinomas are the commonest pituitary tumours, affecting 1 in 10,000 people. In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through the details of prolactinomas and more importantly, how they affect pregnant people. What precautions do they have to take to ensure a safe pregnancy? Listen in to find out!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Transcript - Heo Mun Ho (Y4)
Editor - Hepsi Xavier (Y3)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
Almalki, M. et al. (2015). Managing Prolactinomas during Pregnancy. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 6.
Barraud, S. et al. (2020). Evolution of macroprolactinomas during pregnancy: A cohort study of 85 pregnancies. Clinical Endocrinology, 92(5), pp.421-427.
Grattan, D. (2015). 60 YEARS OF NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY: The hypothalamo-prolactin axis. Journal of Endocrinology, 226(2), pp.T101-T122.
Molitch, M. (2015). ENDOCRINOLOGY IN PREGNANCY: Management of the pregnant patient with a prolactinoma. European Journal of Endocrinology, 172(5), pp.R205-R213.
Pathwaymedicine.org. n.d. Prolactin Physiology. [online] Available at: http://www.pathwaymedicine.org/prolactin-physiology [Accessed 29 August 2020].
Pituitary.org.uk. n.d. Prolactinoma | The Pituitary Foundation. [online] Available at: https://www.pituitary.org.uk/information/pituitary-conditions/prolactinoma/ [Accessed 29 August 2020].
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, Hepsi is taking you through what migraines are and their link to hypothyroidism. Does experiencing migraines mean you are at greater risk of having an underactive thyroid gland? Listen in to find out! This is the simplified version for our listeners without a scientific/medical background. Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Deborah Adepoju (Edited by Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education. References:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/headache-disorders#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20burden%20due,due%20to%20disability%20(YLD).
https://www.thyroid.org/hypothyroidism/#:~:text=Hypothyroidism%20means%20that%20the%20thyroid,the%20thyroid%2C%20and%20radiation%20treatment.
https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/other-endocrine-disorders/62287-migraines-coexist-endocrine-conditions-what-know-what-do
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29619630/
https://americanheadachesociety.org/news/are-you-more-likely-to-develop-hypothyroidism-if-you-have-a-history-of-headaches/#:~:text=The%20International%20classification%20of%20headache,not%20only%20is%20migraine%20more
https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/advisor-channels/headache-migraine-advisor/subclinical-hypothyroidism-may-increase-migraine-development-risk/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3620300/
https://www.verywellhealth.com/migraine-headaches-thyroid-disease-1719610
https://blog.themigrainereliefcenter.com/can-hypothyroidism-cause-migraines
https://headaches.org/2017/08/21/treatment-subclinical-hypothyroidism-may-help-individuals-migraine/
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, Hepsi is taking you through what migraines are and their link to hypothyroidism. Does experiencing migraines mean you are at greater risk of having an underactive thyroid gland? Listen in to find out! Sit back and enjoy!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Deborah Adepoju (Edited by Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/headache-disorders#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20burden%20due,due%20to%20disability%20(YLD).
https://www.thyroid.org/hypothyroidism/#:~:text=Hypothyroidism%20means%20that%20the%20thyroid,the%20thyroid%2C%20and%20radiation%20treatment.
https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/other-endocrine-disorders/62287-migraines-coexist-endocrine-conditions-what-know-what-do
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29619630/
https://americanheadachesociety.org/news/are-you-more-likely-to-develop-hypothyroidism-if-you-have-a-history-of-headaches/#:~:text=The%20International%20classification%20of%20headache,not%20only%20is%20migraine%20more
https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/advisor-channels/headache-migraine-advisor/subclinical-hypothyroidism-may-increase-migraine-development-risk/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3620300/
https://www.verywellhealth.com/migraine-headaches-thyroid-disease-1719610
https://blog.themigrainereliefcenter.com/can-hypothyroidism-cause-migraines
https://headaches.org/2017/08/21/treatment-subclinical-hypothyroidism-may-help-individuals-migraine/
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through the ins and outs of intermittent fasting and what this means for those with hypothyroidism. Does this type of diet actually work? And is it safe for people with an under-active thyroid? Listen in to find out!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Deborah Adepoju (Edited by Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351855
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351860
https://www.boostthyroid.com/blog/2018/10/25/intermittent-fasting-your-thyroid-and-your-immune-system
https://www.marksdailyapple.com/is-intermittent-fasting-bad-for-people-with-thyroid-issues/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29975574/
Welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, Hepsi is taking you through the ins and outs of intermittent fasting and what this means for those with hypothyroidism. Does this type of diet actually work? And is it safe for people with an under-active thyroid? Listen in to find out!
Voice - Hepsi Xavier
Transcript - Deborah Adepoju (Edited by Hepsi Xavier)
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education.
References:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351855
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351860
https://www.boostthyroid.com/blog/2018/10/25/intermittent-fasting-your-thyroid-and-your-immune-system
https://www.marksdailyapple.com/is-intermittent-fasting-bad-for-people-with-thyroid-issues/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29975574/
Welcome back to EndoPod! We are very glad to be starting back and hope you didn’t miss us too much. In this episode, Hepsi (3rd year MBChB student) is covering the potential link between diabetes and decline in mental function leading to conditions such as dementia. Is there any scope for new treatments with this information? Listen in to find out!
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education (Hepsi Xavier).
References:
https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/40/4/461
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4085321/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5528145/
https://www.idf.org/aboutdiabetes/what-is-diabetes/facts-figures.html
http://academics.wellesley.edu/Biology/Concepts/Html/neurogenesiswhat.html
https://www.healthline.com/health/oxidative-stress
https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/medication-management/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hypoglycemia
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/1696172
https://www.news-medical.net/health/Alzheimers-tangles-and-plaques-whats-the-difference.aspx
Welcome back to EndoPod! We are very glad to be starting back and hope you didn’t miss us too much. In this episode, Hepsi (3rd year MBChB student) is covering the potential link between diabetes and decline in mental function leading to conditions such as dementia. Is there any scope for new treatments with this information? Listen in to find out! This is a simplified version for our listeners without a scientific/medical background.
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical education (Hepsi Xavier).
References:
https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/40/4/461
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4085321/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5528145/
https://www.idf.org/aboutdiabetes/what-is-diabetes/facts-figures.html
http://academics.wellesley.edu/Biology/Concepts/Html/neurogenesiswhat.html
https://www.healthline.com/health/oxidative-stress
https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/medication-management/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hypoglycemia
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/1696172
https://www.news-medical.net/health/Alzheimers-tangles-and-plaques-whats-the-difference.aspx
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, we'll be looking at why those with obesity are at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 disease and what they can do to minimise the risk. Sit back and enjoy!
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier).
References:
https://www.ese-hormones.org/media/2223/covid-and-endocrine-diseases-ese-statement-final_23032020.pdf
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/15/obesity-is-a-major-risk-factor-for-dying-of-covid-19-we-need-to-take-it-more-seriously
https://www.obesityaction.org/community/article-library/obesity-and-the-immune-system/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4717890/
https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
https://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/S0026-0495(19)30007-1/fulltext
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7202807/
https://www.escardio.org/Education/COVID-19-and-Cardiology/what-heart-patients-should-know-about-the-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7197627/
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Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, we'll be looking at why those with obesity are at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 disease and what they can do to minimise the risk. This is a simplified version for our listeners without a medical/scientific background. Sit back and enjoy!
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier).
References:
https://www.ese-hormones.org/media/2223/covid-and-endocrine-diseases-ese-statement-final_23032020.pdf
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/15/obesity-is-a-major-risk-factor-for-dying-of-covid-19-we-need-to-take-it-more-seriously
https://www.obesityaction.org/community/article-library/obesity-and-the-immune-system/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4717890/
https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
https://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/S0026-0495(19)30007-1/fulltext
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7202807/
https://www.escardio.org/Education/COVID-19-and-Cardiology/what-heart-patients-should-know-about-the-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7197627/
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, we'll be exploring why female patients are doing better with COVID-19 than male patients. Can we use this knowledge to somehow help male patients recover better? This is a simplified version for our listeners without a medical/scientific background. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
The use of the words women or females/men or males throughout this podcast is in reference to biological sex (XX and XY chromosomes respectively). Furthermore, this information is not applicable to all females as many other factors determine the course of COVID-19 in patients, such as ethnicity. This is a depiction of the effects of oestrogen alone on the coronavirus.
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier)
References:
https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-hormones-oestrogen
https://megsmenopause.com/2020/03/21/oestrogen-and-covid-19/
https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/news/menopausal-women-taking-hrt-may-have-increased-protection-from-covid-19
https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/webinars
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7192108/
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04359329
https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/covid-19-statistics-england-wales
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5450662/
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.26.20043943v1.full.pdf
https://theconversation.com/why-do-more-men-die-from-coronavirus-than-women-136038
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/andr.12836
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, we'll be exploring why female patients are doing better with COVID-19 than male patients. Can we use this knowledge to somehow help male patients recover better? Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
The use of the words women or females/men or males throughout this podcast is in reference to biological sex (XX and XY chromosomes respectively). Furthermore, this information is not applicable to all females as many other factors determine the course of COVID-19 in patients, such as ethnicity. This is a depiction of the effects of oestrogen alone on the coronavirus.
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier)
References:
https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-hormones-oestrogen
https://megsmenopause.com/2020/03/21/oestrogen-and-covid-19/
https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/news/menopausal-women-taking-hrt-may-have-increased-protection-from-covid-19
https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/webinars
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7192108/
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04359329
https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/covid-19-statistics-england-wales
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5450662/
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.26.20043943v1.full.pdf
https://theconversation.com/why-do-more-men-die-from-coronavirus-than-women-136038
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/andr.12836
In this episode, we'll be exploring how coronavirus impacts those with primary adrenal insufficiency. These patients are at risk of tipping into fatal adrenal crisis and we'll cover how this can be prevented and managed. This is a simplified version for our listeners who do not have a scientific or medical background. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer: Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier)
References:
https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/news/novel-coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/covid-19-clinical-management-guidance-adrenal-insufficiency https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/183/1/EJE-20-0361.xml https://www.uclahealth.org/endocrine-center/acute-adrenal-crisis https://www.england.nhs.uk/atlas_case_study/adrenal-insufficiency-improving-safety-and-experience-at-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7150529/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7271862/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318042#What-is-Addisonian-crisis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/116467-clinical https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/168/4/609.xml
In this episode, we'll be exploring how coronavirus impacts those with primary adrenal insufficiency. These patients are at risk of tipping into fatal adrenal crisis and we'll cover how this can be prevented and managed. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer: Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier)
References:
https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/news/novel-coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/covid-19-clinical-management-guidance-adrenal-insufficiency https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/183/1/EJE-20-0361.xml https://www.uclahealth.org/endocrine-center/acute-adrenal-crisis https://www.england.nhs.uk/atlas_case_study/adrenal-insufficiency-improving-safety-and-experience-at-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7150529/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7271862/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318042#What-is-Addisonian-crisis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/116467-clinical https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/168/4/609.xml
This week on EndoPod, we'll be looking at how different people with diabetes have been coping during lockdown. It hasn't been easy and this is a way of projecting their voices and views on the matter. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional.
The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier, John Saganty, Deborah Adepoju)
References:
https://rcni.com/nursing-standard/newsroom/analysis/covid-19-and-diabetes-counting-cost-of-lockdown-lifestyles-and-limitations-161446
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/coronavirus-deaths-diabetes-covid-19-lockdown-nhs-tests-a9516166.html
https://www.practicaldiabetes.com/article/covid-19-psychological-issues-for-people-with-diabetes-and-health-care-staff/
https://www.diabeteswhatsnext.com/en/support/understanding-the-mental-health-impact-of-covid-19.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6378921/
https://youngminds.org.uk/about-us/reports/coronavirus-impact-on-young-people-with-mental-health-needs/
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30460-8/fulltext
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-institute/assets/getting-used-to-life-under-lockdown.pdf
https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/diabetes-ft/data/page-options/ovw-do-0
This week on EndoPod we’ll be exploring the promising drug, dexamethasone and how it’s proved to be effective in the current coronavirus pandemic. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional.
The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier, John Saganty)
References:
http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-06-16-dexamethasone-reduces-death-hospitalised-patients-severe-respiratory-complications#
https://www.recoverytrial.net/study-faq
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/what-dexamethasone-coronavirus-treatment/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4662771/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3047790/
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/doctor-note-dexamethasone-treat-covid-19-200515154943918.html?fbclid=IwAR3BwXX1zpu3QIhpiRGJIQzJ7QxPUJHkr2Nuxaz3NgBlb5fwzhroWS0LSws
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/932659?fbclid=IwAR20gu0doZE-DU1I2YAdE3oK-j1EE_uhP0ey-ztuK1eISQ1aC2C6veq54ZE
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn10201-body-reveals-its-inflammation-off-switch/
https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/what-is-ards
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359610120300927
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53077879
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.23.20076042v1.full.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2U6BpqnoVKv2FSVoAGUQu9i0GHBo-ZrWrt_pq_jwTq4ihHRFk9hoLbJ18
This week on EndoPod we’ll be exploring the promising drug, dexamethasone and how it’s proved to be effective in the current coronavirus pandemic. This is a simplified version for our listeners who do not have a medical or science background. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional.
The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier, John Saganty)
References:
http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-06-16-dexamethasone-reduces-death-hospitalised-patients-severe-respiratory-complications#
https://www.recoverytrial.net/study-faq
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/what-dexamethasone-coronavirus-treatment/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4662771/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3047790/
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/doctor-note-dexamethasone-treat-covid-19-200515154943918.html?fbclid=IwAR3BwXX1zpu3QIhpiRGJIQzJ7QxPUJHkr2Nuxaz3NgBlb5fwzhroWS0LSws
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/932659?fbclid=IwAR20gu0doZE-DU1I2YAdE3oK-j1EE_uhP0ey-ztuK1eISQ1aC2C6veq54ZE
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn10201-body-reveals-its-inflammation-off-switch/
https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/what-is-ards
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359610120300927
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53077879
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.23.20076042v1.full.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2U6BpqnoVKv2FSVoAGUQu9i0GHBo-ZrWrt_pq_jwTq4ihHRFk9hoLbJ18
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, we're going to be looking at how patients with Cushing's syndrome are affected by lockdown and the coronavirus. We even have a personal story in this episode - not to be missed. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional.
The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier, Arabella Baptie)
References used:
https://pituitary.org.uk/media/604535/Cushings-management-during-COVID-19-_Lay-Summary-FINAL.pdf
https://cushingsdiseasenews.com/2019/10/03/cushings-disease-can-lead-opportunistic-infections-like-tuberculous-meningitis-case-report/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3892578/
https://www.endocrinology.org/clinical-practice/covid-19-resources-for-managing-endocrine-conditions/
https://europepmc.org/article/pmc/pmc7282791
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871402120301697
https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/183/1/EJE-20-0352.xml
https://cushingsdiseasenews.com/2020/04/10/aace-issues-recommendations-cushings-patients-covid-19/
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-hypercoagulability#H598527523
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/94/8/2743/2596482
https://www.pituitary.org.uk/information/pituitary-conditions/cushings-disease/
Welcome back to EndoPod! This week, we're going to be looking at how patients with Cushing's syndrome are affected by lockdown and the coronavirus. We even have a personal story in this episode - not to be missed. This is a simplified version for our listeners who do not have a medical background. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional.
The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier, Arabella Baptie)
References used:
https://pituitary.org.uk/media/604535/Cushings-management-during-COVID-19-_Lay-Summary-FINAL.pdf
https://cushingsdiseasenews.com/2019/10/03/cushings-disease-can-lead-opportunistic-infections-like-tuberculous-meningitis-case-report/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3892578/
https://www.endocrinology.org/clinical-practice/covid-19-resources-for-managing-endocrine-conditions/
https://europepmc.org/article/pmc/pmc7282791
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871402120301697
https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/183/1/EJE-20-0352.xml
https://cushingsdiseasenews.com/2020/04/10/aace-issues-recommendations-cushings-patients-covid-19/
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-hypercoagulability#H598527523
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/94/8/2743/2596482
https://www.pituitary.org.uk/information/pituitary-conditions/cushings-disease/
Welcome back to EndoPod! We will be approaching diabetes with a more holistic aspect this episode by looking at the stereotypes surrounding diabetes and how that fits in with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional.
The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies (Hepsi Xavier, Deborah Adepoju)
References used:
https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/conference-highlights/aaic-2015-coverage/mental-illness-and-obesity/
https://patient.info/doctor/hyperosmolar-hyperglycaemic-state
https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/your-hunger-hormones#1
https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/resources/diseases/obesity/obesedit.htm
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-20875495#:~:text=The%20UK%20ranks%20the%20fifth,must%20be%20treated%20with%20insulin.
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news/coronavirus
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4120421/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/diabetes-and-donuts-time-_b_8494424?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmllLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALXIuLGZZeAnS3aZ0ewjCrhtYdvxU3fTU96xlSS9RJiW3O-
VTE1e_KQQoMp4LRHhVhYinxNGHDKR2lwnlVQ_ttlGBuGDx0wFfy1LJyeSrIs58aiJfdBhm1qjTKxAsFCqdKEd5vy-s-OFvKhn8azrRu0myWsjhulKKuR0Alj7FWuM&_guc_consent_skip=1591631501
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/your-child-and-diabetes/schools/parents
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/11/e003384.full
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2001.108
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1038/oby.2008.636
Welcome to our first episode of EndoPod where we'll be talking about how coronavirus affects people with diabetes. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes and are current of 5th June 2020. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation.
The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies.
References used:
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news/coronavirus-statistics
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2020/apr/dr-dipesh-patel-on-whether-those-with-diabetes-are-more-vulnerable-to-covid-19.html
https://jdrf.org.uk/news/jdrf-reacts-to-nhs-data-on-covid-19-deaths-and-diabetes/
https://jdrf.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-people-living-with-type-1-diabetes/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7144611/
Welcome to our first episode of EndoPod where we'll be talking about how coronavirus affects people with diabetes. This is a simplified version for all our listeners without a science or medical background. Sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer:
All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes and are current of 5th June 2020. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation.
The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of MBChB studies.
References used:
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news/coronavirus-statistics
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2020/apr/dr-dipesh-patel-on-whether-those-with-diabetes-are-more-vulnerable-to-covid-19.html
https://jdrf.org.uk/news/jdrf-reacts-to-nhs-data-on-covid-19-deaths-and-diabetes/
https://jdrf.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-people-living-with-type-1-diabetes/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7144611/