Prolonged use of high-dose corticosteroids delivered as a nasal spray can cause Cushing’s syndrome in children, a case report on a girl found.| Cushing's Disease News
Korlym lowered levels of hemoglobin A1c, the average blood sugar over the past 3 months, in Cushing's syndrome/type 2 diabetes patients.| Cushing's Disease News
Patients who had abnormal blood sugar regulation before surgery and improved were younger and had been living with Cushing’s for less time.| Cushing's Disease News
A mother with Cushing's and her baby made full recoveries, but their case highlights the challenges of treating the condition in pregnancy.| Cushing's Disease News
The remission rate for pituitary tumor surgery is markedly lower than the 80-90% rate that’s been previously reported in other studies.| Cushing's Disease News
Levels of the molecule S1P in Cushing's were found to help identify pituitary gland tumor location and to predict remission after surgery.| Cushing's Disease News
The risk of blood clots forming in veins is higher for Cushing's disease patients than those with other pituitary tumors, a U.K. study found.| Cushing's Disease News
People with Cushing's disease have more fat around their heart and kidneys than people with other conditions associated with high cortisol.| Cushing's Disease News
Researchers described how they searched for the cause of Cushing's disease in a 7-year-old boy that was ultimately managed through surgery.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s during pregnancy is considered a high-risk condition that's linked with an increased risk of complications for the mother and fetus.| Cushing's Disease News
Interim Phase 1b/2a trial data support atumulnant in safely and quickly lowering cortisol levels in people with ACTH-dependent Cushing’s.| Cushing's Disease News
More heart issues were seen on the MRI scans of Cushing’s patients than among those with similar cardiovascular risk factors in a new study.| Cushing's Disease News
Ultrasound-guided pituitary tumor surgery was used to cure a woman of Cushing’s disease, according to a case report.| Cushing's Disease News
A new imaging technique may help clinicians identify tumors linked to Cushing's disease, even in hard-to-diagnose cases, a study reports.| Cushing's Disease News
A woman in remission from Cushing’s disease developed a different form of Cushing’s syndrome, suggesting a need for tailored treatment.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s disease surgery eases symptoms and improves heart health more effectively than medication, though problems can remain, per a study.| Cushing's Disease News
There are a number of Cushing's disease treatment options, including surgery, medications, and other procedures.| Cushing's Disease News
Ketoconazole is an anti-fungal agent that may be used to reduce cortisol levels and ease Cushing’s symptoms.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s disease is a form of Cushing’s syndrome that is caused by a tumor in the brain's pituitary gland.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s syndrome patients are at high risk for glaucoma, per a study that found a 74% greater risk compared with the general population.| Cushing's Disease News
Long-term cognitive issues in Cushing's may occur because high cortisol levels can cause changes in brain structure, a study found.| Cushing's Disease News
A Cushing's disease diagnosis is made after a multistep process that tests for high cortisol levels and, if found, determines their cause.| Cushing's Disease News
Researchers write about a woman, 70, with Cushing’s syndrome due to advanced adrenal gland cancer whose disease was treated with Isturisa.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s disease symptoms include weight gain, fat accumulation, and skin problems. Symptoms can vary from patient to patient.| Cushing's Disease News
Surgical removal of one cancerous adrenal gland may be effective in some Cushing’s syndrome patients with tumors in both glands, per a study.| Cushing's Disease News
High blood pressure and diabetes in pregnancy may be signs of Cushing's, per a case study of a woman with those conditions.| Cushing's Disease News
A 46-year-old man with Cushing’s disease in the U.S. lacked many of the typical symptoms due to impairments in HSD-1 enzyme activity.| Cushing's Disease News