Size and structure should be assessed, especially proximity to the optic chiasm. Laboratory evaluation with a serum prolactin for small tumors is cost effective, other lab testing is indicated if ...

The pituitary gland is a structure located at the base of the brain, which dictates and manages the functions of the majority of other endocrine glands throughout the body.

Once cut, the slice with intact optic chiasm, third ventricle and bilateral SCN tissues (Fig. S1) was selected and transferred on to pre-chilled glass slides (ThermoFisher Scientific SuperFrost Plus ...

Treatment of hypertensive retinopathy begins with controlling hypertension. Some of the complications can be treated by an ophthalmologist with injectable medications into the eye as well as laser ...

Medical treatment is initially based upon the use of corticosteroids to treat the inflammatory process. Ordinarily, this is given in the form of high-dose prednisone or equivalent steroids ...

Macroprolactinoma is a type of pituitary tumor that leads to excess production of the hormone prolactin. This type of tumor is larger than a microprolactinoma but smaller than a giant prolactinoma ...

The American study found that Ozempic more than doubles the risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a rare condition that damages the optic nerve. In the first Danish ...

Dec. 20, 2024 — Researchers have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer -- a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological ...