Houston Thyroid and Endocrine, PLLC has put together HTES websites (www.houstonendocrine.com, www.facebook.com/houstonendocrinology, and www.theendocrineblog.com) to educate patients (and doctors) about the basics and the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrinology conditions. However, medicine and surgery are constantly changing sciences, so we update HTES websites site regularly. As new research and clinical experience broadens our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy occur. In their efforts to provide the world's largest collection of endocrine articles and to make sure that this information is complete, state-of-the-art, and generally in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication, the authors of HTES websites have checked with numerous sources believed to be reliable. However, in view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical sciences, neither the authors, Dr. Jogi, Dr. Elhaj, the editorial board, nor any other physician or party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete, and they are not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. Readers of HoustonEndocrine.com are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources and to seek the advice of a specialist in endocrinology or endocrine surgery if questions remain. The information contained within these pages is not meant to replace the examination or advice of your physician. This is educational material which does not cover every detail of each disorder discussed. Only your physician can make medical decisions and treatment plans which are appropriate for each individual. 

HTES websites are educational. They do not intend to give advice, but is meant to inform and educate.

Throughout this web site, the risks of endocrine diseases are presented. Each patient is an individual and many factors will influence the risk of specific treatments. Even the most experienced endocrinologists in the world cannot guarantee good outcomes. 

All parts of this  HTES websites are Copyright 2009-2012, including all photos, illustrations, graphics, navigation, and text. Patients and doctors can print these materials for educational purposes and are encouraged to do so. However, none of the photos, illustrations, graphs, or text can be reprinted in book, pamphlet or booklet form, nor can the photos and text be published on any other Web site, Internet, Intranet, or otherwise reproduced without written consent from the Houston Thyroid and Endocrine, PLLC.