The hypothalamus works similar to a meter or monitor to detect abnormalities the levels of the hormones the pituitary gland produces. The hypothalamus is physically connected to the pituitary ...

Your endocrine system controls all of your hormones. It’s made up of many different glands, including the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland (including the anterior pituitary) plays a ...

Ageing leads to a decline in physiological functions and alters hormone production, with key hormones like growth hormone, ...

Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a rare condition resulting from inadequate secretion of growth hormone by the anterior ...

What parents should know about pediatric growth hormone deficiency (Family Features) Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a relatively rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 4,000-10,000 ...

The patient was unknowingly infected with an abnormal protein that causes a rare, fatal neurological disease with no treatment.

Pituitary tumors exhibit a spectrum of biology, with variable growth and hormonal behaviors. They therefore provide an opportunity to examine pathogenetic mechanisms that underlie the neoplastic ...