Vanda Pinto, PhD,  science writer—

A man with exogenous, or therapy-related, Cushing’s syndrome, caused by long-term glucocorticoid use for Crohn’s disease, developed adrenal insufficiency after going into septic shock, a case study reported. This case highlights the dangers of adrenal insufficiency in patients on long-term glucocorticoid therapy during severe illness, and the need for quick…

Many patients with Cushing’s syndrome felt unprepared for the recovery phase following curative surgery, a survey study has found. The recovery time was considerably longer than expected and about 32% of patients denied receiving enough information from their healthcare providers. Survey findings also suggested that increasing communication between physicians and…

A recent report describes the case of a woman with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-independent Cushing’s syndrome who remained undiagnosed for two years after developing femoral avascular necrosis — a condition in which the bone tissue around the head of the thighbone dies due to lack of blood supply. Although bone avascular…