Cycle 2 – Module 2 – Lecture 3 – DHEA Diagnosis (2h12)

This captivating video sheds light on the fascinating role of DHEA in young adults, where it is secreted in equivalent amounts as cortisol, acting as a protective barrier against excessive catabolic effects of cortisol. Delve into an exploration of DHEA’s functions, production mechanisms, and the significance of high serum levels of DHEA sulfate.

• As individuals age, there’s a notable decline in the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal-DHEA axis, leading to an increasingly prevalent DHEA deficiency.
• Diagnosing DHEA deficiency involves thorough assessments via questionnaires and interviews covering psychological and physical complaints, diseases exacerbated by DHEA deficiency, and relevant laboratory tests.
• Gain valuable insights from an overview of scientific studies linking low DHEA levels to a spectrum of diseases, ranging from lipid disorders to cardiovascular conditions like atherosclerosis, arterial and pulmonary hypertension, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. Additionally, explore associations with metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, rheumatological conditions like arthritis and lupus, bone health issues like osteopenia, inflammatory conditions, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, increased mortality, and various other disorders.
• Witness the physical manifestations of DHEA deficiency during puberty and throughout adulthood, encompassing changes in the skin, eyes, muscles, joints, body hair distribution in the armpits and pubic area, and abdominal features.
• Special emphasis is placed on recommended laboratory tests—serum, saliva, and 24-hour urine—and their interpretation based on studies demonstrating associations between low serum DHEA sulfate levels within the reference range and disease outcomes.

This course includes 1 video, 1 PDF presentation, 1 PDF with references, and 1 quiz.

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