As you read and complete your coursework this week on diseases and conditions that can affect the endocrine system and hematological diseases and disorders, connect what you are learning to a current or recent article that relates to one of the week’s topics.
Search for a recent professional journal article or an article from a reputable source in one of the following areas:
Diabetes
Thyroid disease (hyper or hypo, subclinical)
Iron deficiency anemia
Pernicious anemia
Anemia of chronic disease
Folate deficiency
Consider how the information in the article is important to your role as a clinician.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Summarize the article and provide a link to it. How is the pathophysiology clinically relevant or applicable?
Based on the article, share 3 key points you would like to share with the class. Consider any ethical, cultural, or social implications of the research that are relevant to clinical practice.
Cite your references.