Lindsey Shapiro, PhD, science writer —

Certain molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) that act to regulate protein production could underlie certain Cushing’s syndrome subtypes, a study found. Better understanding the role of these miRNAs and the proteins they affect will help facilitate a better understanding of disease processes, as well as the development of better treatments for…

Metopirone (metyrapone) and Isturisa (osilodrostat) were both effective at controlling cortisol levels in people with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome over a 12-week period, according to a recent study. However, Isturisa tended to lower cortisol levels faster, and appeared to be better at controlling blood pressure than Metopirone. Some heart…

Undergoing a surgical removal of the adrenal glands — called adrenalectomy — was associated with a better prognosis than cortisol-suppressing therapies alone in people with ectopic Cushing’s syndrome (ECS) caused by a neuroendocrine tumor (NET), according to a recent report. Patients who received an ectopic Cushing’s diagnosis after being found…