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Primary hyperparathyroidism and the role of the nurse

29 June 2016

Nursing Older People

Evidence & practice

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that results in elevated levels of parathyroid hormone and subsequent hypercalcaemia. Nurses have an...

A little learning

30 May 2006

Nursing Standard

Reflections

► Diseases of the pituitary can have far-reaching effects but are often diagnosed late.► The Society of Endocrinology offers a three-day specialist course.►...

Central precocious puberty: assessment, diagnosis and decisions about treatment

08 January 2024

Nursing Children and Young People

evidence and practice

Precocious puberty is defined as the onset of puberty before the age of eight years in girls and before the age of nine years in boys. It is associated with negative...

An overview of the nursing issues involved in caring for a child with adrenal insufficiency

11 September 2015

Nursing Children and Young People

CPD

Adrenal insufficiency is an endocrine condition defined as the inadequate production or action of glucocorticoids, principally a steroid hormone called cortisol....

02 April 2024 / Vol 36 issue 2

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