Japanese children with Cushing’s disease often went years before receiving a diagnosis, but surgery led to remission in most of those with outcome data. Measures of growth and body mass index also improved during follow-up, a study suggests. Researchers noted that although the…
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A few weekends ago, my family and I all crammed into a car and drove to Pennsylvania from our home in Michigan for my beloved grandmother’s funeral. Since we had a toddler and a 7-month-old in the car, eight hours turned into 12. That long car ride was followed by…
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Long-term use of corticosteroids may cause iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome, a side effect of the medication that can lead to noticeable changes such as a rounded, “moon-shaped” face, according to a case report from India. In the report describing five patients, all but one…
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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