Welcome back for session 12 of our Medicine teaching series! Join us for another session on endocrine medicine; this week exploring the important adrenal conditions of Addison's and Cushing's Disease. Building on underlying endocrine physiology, this session will explore the pathophysiological causes of these conditions in addition to the important investigations and management principles when approaching these on the ward. As a popular favourite for medical school exams, learn more about the important signs and symptom which may point towards these diagnoses, and test your knowledge in our end of session quiz! Don't miss out!
M12 - Addison's and Cushing's Disease
event1st Feb 2024
schedule6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
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1st Feb 2024
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
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Improve your understanding of Addison's and Cushing's Disease with session 12 of our medical teaching series. Dive into the pathophysiological causes of these adrenal conditions, learn how to identify relevant signs and symptoms, and familiarize yourself with key management principles. Increase your chances of excelling in medical school exams by participating in our end of session quiz. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of endocrine medicine!
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Learning objectives
1. Understand and interpret the physiological functions of the adrenal gland and how abnormalities can lead to conditions such as Addison's and Cushing's disease.
2. Identify the common signs and symptoms associated with Addison's and Cushing's diseases to facilitate the applicable clinical diagnosis.
3. Describe the pathophysiology of Addison's and Cushing's diseases and how these contribute to the presentation of the diseases.
4. Develop competence in the appropriate investigations needed to diagnose Addison's and Cushing's diseases.
5. Understand the preferred management approaches and treatment modalities for both Addison's and Cushing's diseases, taking into account the patient's specific circumstances and severity of the condition.
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