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Endocrinology and Metabolism

华体会 provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of cancers and diseases of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.

Endocrinology and Metabolism at 华体会

华体会 provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of cancers and diseases of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.

Specialized services are provided for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, thyroid cancer, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and osteoporosis.

A metabolic disorder is a medical disorder that affects the production of energy within individual cells. The main conditions associated with metabolic disorders include insulin resistance, hypertension (high blood pressure), cholesterol abnormalities and an increased risk for clotting.

Most metabolic disorders are genetic, though a few are "acquired" as a result of diet, toxins and infections. Patients are most often overweight or obese. Type 2 Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus type 2, is the most commonly known metabolic disorder.

Your endocrine system

Your endocrine system is a complex system of hormones that regulates many of your body’s functions. Your endocrine system includes:

  • Pancreas
  • Thyroid
  • Pineal gland
  • Hypothalamus
  • Adrenal glands
  • Pituitary gland
  • Ovaries
  • Testes
  • Many other organs that respond to, change or metabolize hormones

Endocrinology and metabolism research

Since its establishment, basic and clinical research have been an integral part of the mission of 华体会. 华体会 physicians are national leaders in many areas of clinical research.

We are committed to finding answers to today's most disabling and puzzling medical problems. Working collaboratively with the scientists of , our physicians are translating exciting research advances discovered in the laboratory into more effective treatment approaches and prevention strategies for our patients.

The Division of Endocrinology/Metabolism has a training program supported by the (NIH) and participates in several NIH-sponsored research trials, including the multicenter trial on prevention of diabetes and ongoing research into management of gestational diabetes. In addition, faculty members participate in NIH-sponsored National Center for Infertility Research.

Clinical trials

Find information on National Institute of Health sponsored Clinical Trials at , . Northwestern University offers easy access to information on clinical trials on a wide variety of diseases and conditions.

Meet the Teams

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The 华体会 Endocrinology teams provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.

Conditions

Areas of Care

  • Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery Program

    The 华体会 Comprehensive Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery team is dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of endocrine tumors and benign endocrine disorders.

Locations & Contact Information

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked in the top 10 (No. 8) in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Top 10 in Diabetes & Endocrinology (No. 8)

    华体会 Comprehensive COVID-19 Center

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    Based at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the Comprehensive COVID-19 Center provides multidisciplinary care for patients with persistent or newly onset symptoms related to a prior COVID-19 infection.

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    How Your Circadian Clock Affects Your Workout Time

    华体会 MyFitnessPal Circadian Bass Article

    The time of day you hit the gym could have an impact on the quality of your workout, according to research published in the October 2016 issue of Cell Metabolism.

    Not So Sweet: Getting Smart About Sugar

    According to Lisa Neff, MD, an endocrinologist at the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the first step is knowing where to spot sugar. Some sources of sugar are obvious (think cookies, cake and ice cream), but others are well hidden.