Researchers from Germany have shown that specific multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) gene mutations do not predict tumor penetrance. To investigate these issues, Machens and colleagues ...

Scientists recently developed an efficient way to transplant pancreatic islets and demonstrated that the method can effectively reverse type 1 diabetes in nonhuman primates. In people with type 1 ...

Sometimes referred to as Wermer syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is an inherited health condition that involves the growth of tumors in the endocrine glands. It is a rare condition ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 is a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors in the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is one of several types of ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN2B) is a condition that involves medullary cancer, pheochromocytoma, or neuromas caused by a mutation in the CDKN1B gene. The gene mutation occurs ...

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 is a rare genetic disorder associated with a high risk of developing tumors in your parathyroid gland and pituitary gland, and your pancreas. Multiple endocrine ...

A team of Dartmouth Medical School investigators has uncovered what may be a unique mechanism for the way chronic exposure to low levels of arsenic increases the risk of certain diseases. The work is ...

Dr. Dempsey details how different types of endocrine therapies have impacted toxicities within her patients. Stay ahead of policy, cost, and value—subscribe to AJMC for expert insights at the ...

The questions in this quiz are suitable for GCSE biology students studying hormones and nerves, negative feedback systems, thyroxine and adrenaline, and type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. If you struggled ...