Persistent symptoms during corticosteroid tapering should prompt evaluation for an internal source of excess cortisol — usually from the adrenal…
Articles by Margarida Maia, PhD
A woman with Cushing’s disease developed overlapping heart symptoms, a case researchers said highlights the need for early diagnosis…
The case of a young adolescent boy illustrates that doctors should carefully taper corticosteroids and regularly monitor hormones in children…
A woman in the U.K. with Cushing’s disease was successfully treated with Isturisa (osilodrostat), which helped lower her…
Care practices at a hospital in Taiwan align with those recommended by the Pituitary Society for patients with pituitary tumors,…
Prolonged use of high-dose corticosteroid nasal sprays can lead to Cushing’s syndrome in children, according…
Ectopic Cushing’s syndrome can have different outcomes depending on tumor type, with about 8 in 10 people with lung…
A test that uses the hormone-release stimulant desmopressin to trace the source of excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) helped correctly diagnose…
Measuring cortisol in a small sample of saliva collected late at night may work just as well as the 24-hour…
Surgery for Cushing’s disease eases symptoms and improves heart health more effectively than medication, a new study by researchers…