Two unusual cases of Cushing’s syndrome caused by pancreatic tumors that had spread to the liver were described in a…
Marisa Wexler, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
The unusual case of a woman with Cushing’s syndrome caused by an adrenal tumor who experienced recurring episodes of blood…
A five-week, low-calorie ketogenic diet led to weight loss and reduced blood pressure in people with Cushing’s disease in…
Corcept Therapeutics is expecting to earn nearly $500 million in revenue this year, which is due in large part…
People with Cushing’s disease have differences in brain activity that significantly associate with the severity of cognitive and mental…
Cushing’s disease caused by Crooke cell adenoma — a rare but typically more aggressive pituitary tumor — is less…
A woman developed Cushing syndrome after four months of taking supplements that contained a steroid, which she was not aware…
Despite repeatedly testing negative for high cortisol levels on standard lab tests, a woman in her 30s was found to…
A diagnostic test utilizing desmopressin, an artificial form of a hormone that’s used to control excessive thirst and urination and…
Young people with Cushing’s disease who have low bone density also tend to have low levels of insulin-like growth factor…