Biomarkers in a majority of Cushing’s syndrome patients with surgically induced disease remission showed a high rate of bone turnover and greater bone mineral density one and two years later, a study reports. Before treatment, these patients were found to have greater bone degradation…
A 67-year-old woman developed bone cancer 30 years after receiving radiation therapy to treat Cushing’s disease, according to a case report. Although the risk of bone cancer after radiation therapy is very low, this case highlights the need for long-term follow-up…
An alternative diagnostic test to measure the levels of late-night cortisol in the saliva of patients with Cushing’s disease did not meet the standards of currently used methods, a study demonstrates. The study, “Prospective evaluation of…
Abnormal fat accumulation, including increased bone marrow fat and insulin resistance, can lead to bone loss and a greater likelihood of fractures in people with Cushing’s disease, researchers report. Their study, “Beyond the…
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