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A young woman who developed Cushing’s syndrome three years after being diagnosed with a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor saw her cortisol levels decrease and Cushing’s-related symptoms ease after being treated with Isturisa (osilodrostat). The woman, 27, was started on hydrocortisone when here cortisol levels fell to lower than normal values,…

Differences in the levels of hormones made by the adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys, may explain why bone density is less affected in women with Cushing’s disease than in female patients with other forms of Cushing’s syndrome, a new study from researchers in China reports. Their results…

People with Cushing’s syndrome, including those with Cushing’s disease, are at a higher risk of developing cataracts, causing blurry vision, than the general population, a study from Israel finds. Cataracts, which occur when the eye’s lens becomes cloudy, also developed nearly three years earlier than in the general population,…

Long-term treatment with Isturisa (osilodrostat) may help lower blood pressure, and blood sugar, levels in people with Cushing’s disease who have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, or diabetes, according to a new analysis. Use of the approved medication for up to 1.4 years helped to ease…

People with Cushing’s disease may have higher levels of cortisol and more severe symptoms than those with other forms of Cushing’s, according to a recent study in Turkey. “The severity of disease symptoms worsens with increasing cortisol levels,” researchers wrote. The study, “Metabolic, hormonal profiles and comorbidities in…

A 5-year-old boy with an inflammatory skin condition developed Cushing’s syndrome following a year of his parents’ use of a topical corticosteroid cream to treat his psoriasis, according to a new case study. The researchers noted that this case “underlines the potential side effects of high-potency corticosteroids.” Although the…

People with Cushing’s syndrome are at an increased risk of experiencing dangerous blood clotting events in the years following diagnosis, according to a recent study. These data underscore “the critical need for heightened vigilance and targeted management strategies in this high-risk population,” researchers wrote. The study, “Can…

Partial adrenalectomy, or the removal of only a portion of the adrenal gland containing a tumor instead of the entire gland, using a minimally invasive procedure is safe and feasible in people with Cushing’s syndrome and other conditions, according to a study in Germany. The procedure, called posterior retroperitoneoscopic partial…

Older Cushing’s disease patients less frequently present classical symptoms of the disease, and have more coexistent conditions and larger tumors than those who develop the disease at a younger age. That’s according to a study that analyzed patients at several sites in the U.S. who underwent surgery to…

A rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer caused Cushing’s syndrome in a man in his 30s, according to a case report. “This case underscores the complexity of diagnosing and managing ectopic Cushing’s syndrome, particularly when it is secondary to a rare malignancy,” researchers wrote. The case report, “…