What Is Endocrinology ?

Endocrinology is that study which involves hormones and their production by the respective glands. It also includes the study of the synthesis, functions and effects of hormones. Hormones may be chemically classified as Amines, Peptides and Steroids.

What Is Gout ?

If there is one medical condition that has been mentioned in the pages of history going back to the times of Hippocrates, it is gout. In those days, it was referred to as 'the disease of kings' or the 'the king of diseases'. Gout is a medical problem characterized by the occurrence of severe attacks of arthritis. These attacks lead to extreme swelling and pain in joints.