Adrenoeorticotropichormone (ACTH) syndrome (hereinafter referred to as ectopic ACTH syndrome) is a manifestation of hypercortisolism due to abnormal secretion of ACTH by tumors other than the pituitary gland, which stimulates…
Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNLPercutaneousNephrolithotripsy) is a minimally invasive technique that has been gradually developed and matured in recent years, which adopts ultrasound localization, puncture needles to reach the predetermined…
Beta-blockers are first-line drugs for the treatment of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and chronic heart failure, yet they are significantly underutilized in clinical practice. Many physicians are concerned that the…
Adrenocortical hyperplasia is also known as adrenogenital syndrome or adrenal metaplasia. It is mainly due to defects in the enzymes necessary for the biosynthesis of adrenocortical hormones, resulting in abnormal…
Diffusion function is a measure of gas exchange function. It is used to evaluate the efficiency of gas exchange by the alveolar-capillary membrane. The process of gas exchange between the…
For children with allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, doctors may recommend the use of nasal glucocorticoids, which are known by the trade names of Nesuna, Cozulan, and Mansi. Parents often…
The main glucocorticoid in the body is hydrocortisone, which is secreted at an average of 15 mg per person per day. Glucocorticoids mainly affect carbohydrate metabolism, but to some extent…
In the early morning, a ray of sunlight comes into the house and the body wakes up from its sleep. The crescent-shaped area above the kidneys called the adrenal glands,…
The timing and amount of glucocorticoid secretion under physiological condition. The adrenal glands of normal people secrete about 10-20mg of glucocorticoids, also known as cortisol, every day, and show a pulsatile…
Long-term application of glucocorticoids in supraphysiological doses can cause many adverse reactions, which are listed as follows: 1. Disorders of water, salt, sugar, protein and fat metabolism: manifested as centripetal…