In 2020, I had transsphenoidal surgery to remove a pituitary microadenoma that was the result of Cushing’s disease. In simpler terms, doctors removed a 4 mm tumor through my nose. Later, due to a recurrence of Cushing’s disease, I had another pituitary tumor. This time, though, I wasn’t a…
Elevated levels of cortisol, or hypercortisolism, a hallmark of Cushing’s syndrome, are present in over a quarter of people with treatment-resistant high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study. Results come from the MOMENTUM observational trial (NCT06829537), which enrolled more than 1,080 adults with uncontrolled hypertension despite the use…
An artificial intelligence (AI)-designed small molecule that targets the NR3C1 gene may offer a safer, more effective treatment for Cushing’s syndrome by counteracting excess cortisol. Insilico Medicine said it will focus on its molecule, ISM6200, as a promising new drug that may become a leading treatment for ovarian cancer,…
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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