A compromised lacrimal gland leads to a reduced amount of tears on the surface of the eye. When the meibomian glands (the oil glands of the eyelids) become blocked due to infection or inflammation ...

Sjögren's disease primarily affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, resulting in tissue inflammation characterized by the formation of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), and a loss of ...

Phaeochromocytomas are rare tumours that start in the inner part of the adrenal gland. This is also called the medulla. They are a type of neuroendocrine tumour. They can happen at any age, but the ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps that occur in the thyroid gland in the front of the throat. There may be no symptoms, but people may feel a bump in the neck. Thyroid nodules can be a sign of iodine ...

Texto completo disponível apenas em PDF. Departamento de Oftalmologia e Otorrinolaringologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Pós-graduando.Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão ...

The adrenal glands are two small glands located on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones that help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, the immune system, physical stress response, and other ...

Gland Pharma Ltd., incorporated in the year 1978, is a Small Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 22,946.62 Crore) operating in Pharmaceuticals sector. Gland Pharma Ltd. key Products/Revenue ...

The endocrine system refers to the cells, glands and organs that secrete hormones directly into the blood in order to control physiological and behavioural activities. The effects of the endocrine ...