A diagnostic test using desmopressin, an artificial form of a naturally occurring hormone, successfully detected a residual pituitary tumor after surgery to treat a woman with cyclic Cushing’s disease when standard tests failed, a case study reports. The researchers noted that the very nature of cyclic Cushing’s disease —…
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Researchers have developed an online tool — called CuPeR — that can accurately predict the persistence or recurrence of Cushing’s disease following surgery to remove the disease-causing pituitary tumor, a study reports. From patient data, four clinical factors were identified as predictors of postoperative outcomes: tumor site, prior…
I generally like my health insurance plan, because it covers a lot of what I need. But I have Cushing’s disease, which is complex and can lead to complications with my insurance coverage. Here’s a recent example: Step one: I had a regular checkup with my OB-GYN. Because I…
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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