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¹Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal 132001, India.

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Hepatocrinology explores the complex link between liver health and hormones. This field examines how liver conditions affect endocrine function and vice versa, highlighting hepato-endocrine syndromes.

Keywords:

NAFLD cirrhosis diabetes endocrine hepatogenous diabetes liver

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Hepatology
Internal Medicine

Background:

The liver and endocrine system have intricate bidirectional interactions.
Hepatic diseases can lead to endocrine dysfunction, and endocrine disorders can impact liver health.
Hepatotropic and endocrine drugs can influence each other's efficacy and safety profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

To define hepatocrinology as a distinct field of study.
To outline the scope of hepatocrinology, including hepato-endocrine syndromes.
To encourage further research and clinical attention in this area.

Main Methods:

Conceptual review and synthesis of existing knowledge.
Definition and scope delineation of hepatocrinology.
Identification of hepato-endocrine syndromes.

Main Results:

Hepatocrinology is established as the study of the liver-endocrine axis.
The field encompasses diverse etiologies of hepato-endocrine syndromes.
A framework for understanding drug interactions between hepatotropic and endocrine agents is presented.

Conclusions:

Hepatocrinology offers a unified perspective on liver-endocrine interactions.
Recognizing hepato-endocrine syndromes is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Further investigation into hepatocrinology is warranted to advance medical understanding and treatment.