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Medicinenet has a good explanation of the thyroid peroxidase test.

Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) is an enzyme made in the thyroid gland that is important in the production of thyroid hormone...

Thyroid peroxidase test is a test that measures the level of an antibody that is directed against thyroid peroxidase (TPO).

Autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase (TPOAb) are produced within the body. The presence of TPOAb in the blood reflects a prior attack on the thyroid tissue by the body's immune system.

The role of Vitamin D in clinical diagnosis is growing exponentially

"...in the past decade circulating 25(OH)D has been strongly linked in humans to cancer rates, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular health and infectious disease."

More on the factors influencing GH stimulation in young adults

The GH peak response to pharmacological stimulation and the plasma IGF I concentration in young adults with GHD of childhood onset depend on the presence of additional pituitary deficiencies, reflecting a more severe defect of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. The sex steroids cannot increase the IGF I if the GH secretion is zero.

Coincidence of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2

Lisa, this is for you...."This is apparently the first case disclosing the full spectrum of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A in a patient with NF1."

Great article on electrolytes

We have to deal with electrolyte issues more often with Cushing's and/or after surgery than the average patient. This article explains the various electrolytes and what having too much or too little can do.