This article, the sixth in an eight-part series, examines the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands and tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract. The endocrine system comprises ...

Abstract The endocrine system comprises glands and tissues that produce hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article – the last in an eight-part series – discusses the ...

Researchers explored the link between medication adherence and symptom distress in patients with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.

The endocrine system is the name for the glands that produce hormones in a person’s body. These glands include the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, and adrenal gland. The endocrine system produces ...

The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones to regulate a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones. The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located ...