What is Gigantism and how is it caused?
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 21 JunThe causes, symptoms and treatments of gigantism.
The symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Hypophysitis
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 4 MayOriginally thought to mostly affect women during or after pregnancy, Hypophysitis is now recognised as a disorder affecting both men and women and over a large age range...
Thyroid Principles explained
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Tue 18 AprYou may hear your GP referring to your T3 and T4 levels. But what exactly are they? This animation explains
The facts about prolactinomas
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Fri 10 FebThere has been a good deal of concern and confusion about prolactinomas (benign tumours of the pituitary gland) since the sad death of Tara Palmer Tomkinson in February 2017. This is mainly because she had recently revealed its diagnosis.
About Acromegaly
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Tue 8 NovA rare clinical syndrome, Acromegaly is caused by an excess of growth hormone (GH) being secreted by the pituitary gland. It’s believed there are approximately 6,000 people in the UK with this condition