Changes in salivary cortisol after desmopressin stimulation could be a supplementary tool in the diagnosis of Cushing’s disease, according to Brazilian researchers. Their study, “Desmopressin Stimulated Salivary Cortisol as a Supplementary Tool in the Diagnosis of Cushing’s Syndrome,” was presented at the recent Endocrine Society meeting (ENDO 2019) in New…
Ocular hypertension — increased blood pressure inside the eye — might be a secondary symptom of Cushing’s disease, caused by long-term exposure to high cortisol levels, a case report shows. The study, “Ocular hypertension secondary to high endogenous steroid load in Cushing’s disease,” was published in BMJ…
Optical imaging that measures water content and blood volume in the cheek might be an efficient and non-invasive method to assess short- and long-term remission in people with Cushing’s disease, according to a study. The study, “Optical Imaging Technology: A Useful Tool to Identify Remission in Cushing Disease…
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