How does vasopressin work?
From Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. MD -
Vasopressin acts on the kidney to resorb water from the urine to restore plasma osmolarity to normal to...
Thirsty? For water? How about knowledge?
From Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. MD -
Ever wondered why your sense of thirst and the control of your diabetes insipidus reflected by the degree...
Diabetes Insipidus: Our survey report is in!
From Lewis S Blevins, Jr MD -
One hundred ninety-eight persons completed our survey on diabetes insipidus. Approximately two-thirds of respondents reside in the United...
Diabetes Insipidus Survey
This is a questionnaire/survey on Diabetes Insipidus. Thank you for participating. Your responses and insights will be gleaned to write an article for Pituitary World...
dDAVP Therapy.
From Lewis S Blevins Jr., MD - desamino d-arginine vasopressin.....in case you ever wondered.
DDAVP therapy has evolved somewhat over the past quarter of a...
Diabetes insipidus: Polyuria.
Polyuria is defined as the passage of excessive quantities of urine. Pollakauria is defined as urinary frequency; in other words, more trips to the...
Diabetes insipidus: Thirst.
From Lewis Blevins, MD - Thirst is really difficult to define. It is best described as a desire to ingest water. This is different...
Diabetes Insipidus: A few clinical pearls
From Lewis Blevins. MD - Polyuria in the setting of thirst and increased water intake, with a dilute urine, and a high or high...
