One person out of five with Cushing’s syndrome in Israel has higher than normal numbers of white blood cells that drop within two years after surgery, but may still remain higher than the general population, a study finds. Patients with Cushing’s disease, a specific type of Cushing’s syndrome…
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I crave the summer and often find myself thinking of the waves — the ups and downs, the gorgeous sun hitting my face as the water moves high and then low, the beautiful, salty smell filling my nose. This winter, my health, compromised by my Cushing’s disease, has…
A 71-year-old man with Cushing’s disease developed avascular necrosis in the hips and shoulders, a condition in which bone tissue dies due to lack of blood supply, a U.S. case study reports. His Cushing’s symptoms, including avascular necrosis in the hips, were successfully managed with surgery to remove the…
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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