Definition:
Endocrinology is the study of hormone-producing (endocrine) glands and the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders. Hormones are substances produced in a very low concentration that function in cells distant from where they are produced. The endocrine system helps to regulate the body's internal activities and responses to external events.
Patient Services:
- Provides a full range of services for adult patients with endocrine and metabolic diseases, including the diagnosis and management of hypoglycaemia and other acute complications of diabetes, pituitary diseases, thyroid diseases, adrenal dysfunctions, menstrual disorders, gonadal diseases, hirsutism and disorders of calcium metabolism.
- A full range of services for the treatment of obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension and thyroid diseases are available.
- The resources of the endocrine unit at Dubai Hospital are available to assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients with complex endocrine diseases.
Therapy:
- Combined anterior pituitary function tests.
- Thyroid ultrasound.
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy.
- Hormonal profiles.
- Nuclear studies.
- Continuous glucose monitoring.
- Other general medical procedures performed within the unit include:
- Liver biopsy.
- Ascitic fluid aspiration.
- Lumbar puncture.
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
Location:
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Hours of Service:
Endocrine Clinic:
Sunday 15:00 – 19:00 (UAE Nationals)
Monday 07:30 – 14:30 (UAE Nationals)
Tuesday 15:00 – 21:00 (Expatriates)
Medical Clinic:
Wednesday 07:30 – 14:30 (UAE Nationals) |
Daily inward rounds dedicated to providing inpatient care.