The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs known for the production of hormones, which are chemical ...

At the Baylor College of Medicine Endocrine Surgery Clinics, Drs. Raymon Grogan, James W. Suliburk, Feibi Zheng and their team, specialize in the treatment of tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid and ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 (MEN-1), is a genetic disorder that affects the body's hormone-producing glands. MEN-1 can lead to tumors in the parathyroid, pancreas, and pituitary glands. These ...

Once a hormone has been used, it is destroyed by the liver. Hormones can control the body, and the effects are much slower than the nervous system, but they last for longer.

Endocrine surgeons primarily focus on the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. For the thyroid, their work often ...