About Acromegaly

About Acromegaly

A 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   Growth hormone stimulates the liver to produce another...
Endocrine causes of high blood pressure

Endocrine causes of high blood pressure

Over a quarter of the global population is affected by hypertension – or high blood pressure. This is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.   10% of these people are in a subgroup of people who are affected by what is called “secondary hypertension”....