Curriculum
- 19 Sections
- 115 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s)10
- Pituitary Problems6
- Hyperthyroidism8
- Hypothyroidism10
- Neck Lumps & Salivary Gland ProblemsAge-based categorisation: - Children and young adults: Usually congenital, developmental, or inflammatory conditions associated with infections - Adults over 40: Increased risk of cancer (soft tissue cancers, thyroid cancer, lymphoma) Types of neck lumps:4
- Gilbert Syndrome6
- Hepatitis A7
- Hepatitis B7
- Hepatitis C1
- Jaundice Adults5
- Jaundice Newborns6
- Hypercalcemia7
- Hyponatremia6
- Acute Pancreatitis5
- Chronic Pancreatitis7
- Gout7
- Obesity6
- Vitamin D Deficiency7
Key Information
Key Information
- Central adiposity is more common in certain ethnic groups
- Lower BMI thresholds apply for South Asian/Afro-Caribbean/Middle Eastern populations
- Lifestyle interventions can achieve modest weight loss, but relapse is common – Bariatric surgery most effective long-term treatment