Hounsfield Units (HU) are a measure of the radiodensity of different body tissues as determined by Computed Tomography (CT). This measure of the attenuation of an x-ray beam was named after Sir Godfrey Hounsfield.
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The Adrenal Glands: A basic introduction.
February 27, 2026
From the desk of Lewis S. Blevins Jr. M.D. – The adrenals are paired glands, one on each side, that are located above the kidneys in the fatty tissues of the retroperitoneal space behind the
The critical need for adrenal insufficiency awareness
September 28, 2025
If you’d like to learn more about Addison’s disease, here’s a perfect opportunity to do so. The Advanced Practice in Endocrinology Nursing is a comprehensive resource on Adrenal Insufficiency and three chapters from the book are
Trust But Verify: The Rise of AI-Generated Health Information
September 8, 2025
Can Artificial Intelligence make medical research easier to understand? This is a fascinating question that we grapple with daily as we navigate the reality of an AI-driven publishing landscape. We’ll have more to say on this subject in the future, but for now, we want to share an AI-generated output in the form of a podcast, completely created by artificial intelligence, including all voices, tonality, and content. Even the visual representations of the two podcasters aren’t real. These people don’t exist. Ponder the implication of that notion for a while.
Perspectives from inside Endo 2025 – My chats with Crinetics Pharmaceuticals’ Jacqui Kirby, Stephanie Kallay, and Dr. Peter Trainer
September 3, 2025
Through our conversations with leading adrenal and pituitary experts, physicians, nurses, industry executives, researchers, patient advocates, and other key stakeholders, we gain unique insights from the fascinating world of adrenal and pituitary disease research and treatment.