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In this case-based lecture, Dr. Krishansamy walks through several real-life examples of patients and their indications for novel treatments for diabetes with a focus on mechanisms of action. Included in this lecture is an overview and update on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Finally, she takes a look at new technology to treat type one diabetes.
Read MoreDr. Sathya Krishnasamy presents cases to illuminate the physiology of thyroid disease including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules.
Read MoreDr. Eleanor Lederer reviews the balance of calcium in the body and mechanisms of homeostasis in the kidneys and bones. She then covers hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia in a case-based approach.
Read MoreIn this lecture Dr. Villafuerte speaks from experience and research on the myriad complications that can occur with diabetes. She covers all the bases (heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, renal disease, peripheral arterial disease) as well as rarer entities such as necrobiosis lipoidica.
Read MoreDr. Betty Villafuerte covers treatments for diabetes stressing utilizing pathophysiology to select the right medication for your patient.
Read MoreDr Krishnasamy utilizes cases to present a thorough review of calcium metabolism including: calcium homeostasis, etiology and pathogenesis of hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia, disorders of bone metabolism, and vitamin D deficiency.
Read MoreDr. Sri Mokhagundam utilizes cases to discuss Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS). He covers differences between the two, workup of hyperglycemia, treatment with fluids, electrolytes and insulin.
Read MoreDr. Stephen Winters discusses diagnosis and management of common adrenal disorders: Cushing's syndrome, primary aldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, and adrenal insufficiency.
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