Author:Ross, Ian Louis; Levitt, Naomi SDate:2013BACKGROUND: Addison's disease is a potentially life-threatening disorder, and prompt diagnosis, and introduction of steroid replacement has resulted in near normal life-expectancy. There are limited data describing the clinical presentation ...Read morecb
Author:Ross, Ian LouisDate:2011This thesis aimed to address a number of
unanswered research questions in Addison's Disease: investigate whether autoimmunity is the
predominant cause of Addison's disease in South Africa and if a human leukocyte (HLA) DQ
antigen ...Read more
Author:Ross, Ian Louis; Levitt, Naomi SDate:2003One of the most characteristic presenting features of hyperthyroidism is weight loss, despite an increased appetite. This phenomenon is easily understandable, as hyperthyroidism is accompanied by a rise in metabolic rate, energy expenditure ...Read morecbn
Author:Ross, Ian Louis; Levitt, Naomi SDate:2003Thyrotoxicosis is one of the more common endocrine disorders and most cases result from hyperactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) (Table I). Younger patients with thyrotoxicosis of any cause may present with palpitations, anxiety, ...Read more