Relacorilant, an investigational therapy developed by Corcept Therapeutics, may effectively manage the effects of excess cortisol in patients with…
Articles by Alice Melao
While adrenocortical carcinoma — a malignant tumor of the adrenal gland — appears only rarely in children, the tumor may…
In rare cases, Cushing’s syndrome may be caused by cortisol-secreting masses in both adrenal glands, a case report shows. The…
A new Phase 2 trial evaluating the promising investigative therapy seliciclib as a treatment for Cushing’s disease is currently enrolling participants.
Strongbridge Biopharma has begun dosing patients in another Phase 3 clinical trial of its Cushing’s syndrome therapy Recorlev (levoketoconazole).
Increases in cortisol secretion, even if mild, induce early heart and blood vessel changes that may increase the risk for…
Intranasal steroid drops used to treat nasal obstruction may cause Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency in infants, a case study…
Pituitary tumors that produce too much adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) have been associated with the development of rare tumors on the adrenal…
Children with Cushing’s syndrome are at risk of developing new autoimmune and related disorders after being cured of the disease,…
Excessive use of skin-applied steroids to manage diaper rash can lead to an infant developing  Cushing’s syndrome, a case study…