ALLMedicine™ Cushing Syndrome Center

Dec 1st, 2020 - To investigate whether the result of the 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test can predict the improvement of comorbidities after adrenalectomy in patients with subclinical Cushing syndrome. This retrospective study included 117 subclinical Cushing ...

Nov 25th, 2020 - We do not fully understand how hypercortisolism causes central hypothyroidism or what factors influence recovery of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. We evaluated thyroid function during and after cure of Cushing's syndrome (CS). We perform...

Nov 25th, 2020 - Ectopic Cushing Syndrome (EAS) is a rare condition responsible for about 5-20% of all Cushing syndrome cases. It increases the mortality of affected patients thus finding and removal of the ACTH-producing source allows for curing or reduction of s...

Oct 6th, 2020 - Is it Time for a New Approach to the Differential Diagnosis of ACTH-Dependent Cushing Syndrome?|2020|Nieman LK,|

Sep 18th, 2020 - Previous studies have shown inconsistent results about the usefulness of bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) in differential diagnosis of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing syndrome. This meta-analysis evaluated th...

Jul 31st, 2019 - Hirsutism is the excessive growth of terminal hair in a typical male pattern in a female. It is often a sign of excessive androgen levels. Although many conditions can lead to hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism ac...

Jul 31st, 2015 - Treatment of Cushing's syndrome is essential to reduce mortality and associated comorbidities. Effective treatment includes the normalization of cortisol levels or action.

Dec 1st, 2020 - To investigate whether the result of the 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test can predict the improvement of comorbidities after adrenalectomy in patients with subclinical Cushing syndrome. This retrospective study included 117 subclinical Cushing ...

Nov 25th, 2020 - We do not fully understand how hypercortisolism causes central hypothyroidism or what factors influence recovery of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. We evaluated thyroid function during and after cure of Cushing's syndrome (CS). We perform...

Nov 25th, 2020 - Ectopic Cushing Syndrome (EAS) is a rare condition responsible for about 5-20% of all Cushing syndrome cases. It increases the mortality of affected patients thus finding and removal of the ACTH-producing source allows for curing or reduction of s...

Oct 6th, 2020 - Is it Time for a New Approach to the Differential Diagnosis of ACTH-Dependent Cushing Syndrome?|2020|Nieman LK,|

Sep 18th, 2020 - Previous studies have shown inconsistent results about the usefulness of bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) in differential diagnosis of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing syndrome. This meta-analysis evaluated th...

Dec 10th, 2019 - Patients with Cushing syndrome may have weight gain. They also frequently notice changes in their skin, including purple stretch marks, easy bruising, and other signs of skin thinning. They may have difficulty climbing stairs, getting out of a low...

Dec 10th, 2019 - The adrenal glands are a pair of triangular glands, each about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide, that sit on top of the kidneys. They are responsible for the release of hormones that regulate metabolism, immune system function, and the salt-water bal...

Dec 10th, 2019 - The adrenal glands are a pair of triangular glands, each about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide, that sit on top of the kidneys. They are responsible for the release of hormones that regulate metabolism, immune system function, and the salt-water bal...

Nov 14th, 2019 - The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has given a positive opinion for osilodrostat for the treatment of Cushing syndrome in adults. This is effectively the first worldwide marketing autho...

Jul 31st, 2019 - Hirsutism is the excessive growth of terminal hair in a typical male pattern in a female. It is often a sign of excessive androgen levels. Although many conditions can lead to hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism ac...