Patients, Supporters Worldwide Recognizing Rare Disease Day 2020
An abundance of events are afoot around the world to mark Rare Disease Day 2020 on Feb. 29. The activities are focused on heightening ... Read more
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Case Report Points to Subclinical Cushing’s Syndrome as Possible Diagnosis in Pregnancy with Preeclampsia
Cushing’s syndrome can occur during pregnancy without obvious signs and symptoms specific to the condition, a new case report shows, suggesting the disease should ... Read more -
Both Forms of Cushing’s, Exogenous and Endogenous, Found in Woman in Case Report
A rare case of a woman with both endogenous and exogenous Cushing’s syndrome, demonstrating that both forms of the disease can coexist, is described ... Read more -
Brain Tissue Changes in Cushing’s Syndrome May Correlate with Disease Symptoms, Study Suggests
In addition to changes in volume of certain brain structures, people with Cushing’s syndrome also show widespread changes in the consistency of brain tissue, ... Read more -
FDA Efforts to Bring Patients into Treatment Decisions Focus of NORD Webinar
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a vast government bureaucracy, employs about 17,500 people and had a budget of $5.7 billion in 2019. ... Read more
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Patients, Supporters Worldwide Recognizing Rare Disease Day 2020
An abundance of events are afoot around the world to mark Rare Disease Day ... -
With Post-Brexit Move to Amsterdam Complete, EMA Renews Rare Disease Focus
The gleaming new Dutch headquarters of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), fronting Domenico Scarlattilaan ... -
Hormone Secretion, Diabetes, Cortisol Levels Linked to Worse Prognosis in Ectopic Cushing’s Syndrome, Study Finds
Secretion of multiple hormones, high morning cortisol levels, higher tumor grade, and diabetes are ... -
Asymptomatic Adrenal Tumors Also May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Suggests
Undiagnosed tumors on the adrenal glands — called adrenal incidentalomas, because they are found ... -
Strongbridge Close to Completing Patient Enrollment for Phase 3 Trial Testing Recorlev for Endogenous Cushing’s Syndrome
More than 70% of patients have been enrolled in Strongbridge Biopharma’s Phase 3 LOGICS clinical ... -
Fat Buildup Impairs Muscle Function in Cushing’s Patients Long After Remission, Study Says
Fat accumulation in muscles caused by Cushing’s syndrome leads to impaired muscle function and ...
Cardiovascular Health, Quality of Life Improves After Cushing’s Syndrome Surgery, Study Shows
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Heart problems in Cushing’s syndrome patients may be partially reversed after tumor removal surgery, new research shows. For most patients in the study, the surgery also improved quality of life, mental and physical health, anxiety, and depression. However, 1 ... Read more