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Endorphins

Endorphins are hormones produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. They can provide…

01 Jan 2012

Subthalamus

The subthalamus is one of the four areas of the diencephalon and is lens-shaped. The subthalamus is located beside…

01 Jan 2012

Diencephalon

The diencephalon is the area of the brain that connects the cerebral hemispheres to the brain stem. The diencephalon…

01 Jan 2012

Focal hyperhidrosis

Focal hyperhidrosis

Focal hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that occurs at one or more specific sites, such as the armpits or palms of the hand. There is no…

23 Nov 2011

Sweating (perspiration)

Sweating (perspiration)

Sweating is the primary means of regulating body temperature. Sweat is a clear, odourless solution secreted by 4 million sweat glands in the skin.

21 Nov 2011

Testosterone Deficiency, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

Testosterone Deficiency, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) is associated with many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders.

17 Jun 2010

Testosterone

Testosterone

Testosterone is the male sex hormone and one of a group of hormones known as androgens. It can be supplemented with testosterone replacement therapy.

19 Feb 2010

Testosterone deficiency in ageing males (andropause; male menopause; late-onset hypogonadism)

Testosterone deficiency in ageing males (andropause; male menopause; late-onset hypogonadism)

Testosterone deficiency is a condition in which a man has lower than normal levels of testosterone in his blood. In ageing males (those over 40…

04 Feb 2010

Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men

Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men

Testosterone replacement therapy refers to the administration of exogenous testosterone to increase testosterone concentration in a man's body. It is used to treat hypogonadism, a…

03 Feb 2010