Lundbeck’s experimental therapy, asedebart, brought cortisol levels back to normal in most adults with Cushing’s disease and was generally well tolerated when given as an intravenous (into-the-vein) infusion, according to preliminary data from the first part of an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial. The BalanCeD (NCT06471829) study,…
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Brain fog is one of the most frustrating issues I face with Cushing’s disease. It’s not one thing, but a collection of symptoms, such as memory lapses, confusion, trouble focusing, mental cloudiness, and unease. I didn’t realize that Cushing’s disease was causing my brain fog at first. I…
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Treatment with Korlym (mifepristone) may help lower blood sugar and promote weight loss in people with hard-to-control diabetes and high cortisol levels who are also taking medications targeting GLP-1, according to a new analysis of data from dozens of patients in the CATALYST clinical trial. Corcept Therapeutics, 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.
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