Adrenal Insufficiency - causes, crisis and cortisol

Name: Adrenal Insufficiency - causes, crisis and cortisol
Start: 2024-03-27T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-03-27T20:00:00+00:00

27th Mar 2024

7:00 - 8:00pm (GMT)

Endocrinology and diabetes mellitus

Medical Education

27th Mar 2024

7:00 - 8:00pm (GMT)

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Description

Join Manaal Mudassar, Year 3 Medical Student at the University as they explore adrenal insufficiency, a medical school exam favourite!

Summary

Join Year 3 Medical Student, Manaal Mudassar, as she provides detailed insights into Adrenal Insufficiency, a topic critical for medical exams. This session is bound to enrich your understanding of its causes, crisis management and the role of cortisol. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and exam preparedness!

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Learning objectives

To understand and explain the normal physiology of the adrenal glands, specifically the role of cortisol in the body's stress response and metabolic functions.
To identify and differentiate between the primary, secondary and tertiary causes of adrenal insufficiency.
To gain knowledge on the clinical manifestations of adrenal insufficiency, including symptoms, physical findings, and the presentation of an adrenal crisis.
To learn and interpret the diagnostic procedures and interpretation of results related to adrenal insufficiency, such as cortisol level tests, ACTH stimulation tests, etc.
To understand the principles of management of adrenal insufficiency, including emergency treatment of adrenal crisis and long-term management strategies such as hormone replacement therapy.

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