Being in the water feels like home to this Cushing's patient
The move to Michigan has meant having access to a swimming pool again, which is just what columnist Noura Costany needed.| Cushing's Disease News
Researchers have developed an online tool — called CuPeR — that can accurately predict the persistence or recurrence of Cushing’s disease following surgery to remove the disease-causing pituitary tumor, a study reports. From patient data, four clinical factors were identified as predictors of postoperative outcomes: tumor site, prior pituitary surgery, symptom duration, and tumor invasiveness. […] The post CuPeR online tool predicts postsurgical outcomes in Cushing’s appeared first ...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
I generally like my health insurance plan, because it covers a lot of what I need. But I have Cushing’s disease, which is complex and can lead to complications with my insurance coverage. Here’s a recent example: Step one: I had a regular checkup with my OB-GYN. Because I have Cushing’s disease, she wanted to […] The post Dealing with health insurance requirements complicates my care appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
Cyclic Cushing’s disease — where bouts of high cortisol levels come and go — can be safely and effectively managed with Isturisa (osilodrostat) when surgery isn’t an option, according to a new case report from researchers in California. The report detailed the case of a man in his late 60s who had experienced repeat bouts […] The post Isturisa can safely manage cyclic Cushing’s disease: Case report appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
After undergoing surgery to remove a pituitary tumor, people with Cushing’s disease face the highest risk of developing dangerous blood clots, a new study has found. This heightened risk — specifically of a complication called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — is tied to factors such as age, body mass index, and the patients’ underlying abnormal […] The post Cushing’s disease tied to high clot risk after pituitary tumor surgery appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
I’m currently about halfway through my pregnancy, which is an amazing and exciting feat. To ensure the baby’s safety, I am currently off most of my medications for Cushing’s disease. I am currently taking the following medications and supplements: Synthroid (levothyroxine) Prenatal vitamins Vitamin D Iron Vitamin B (new for pregnancy) Low-dose aspirin (new for pregnancy) […] The post The Cushing’s symptoms that have crept in during my pregnancy appeared first on Cushing's Disease N...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
Researchers have confirmed a relationship between increasing doses of Isturisa (osilodrostat) and decreasing levels of cortisol in the bloodstream of adults with Cushing’s disease and other forms of Cushing’s syndrome, according to a study report. Within one hour of Isturisa intake, patients’ blood cortisol reached the lowest levels, but then rose steadily thereafter, supporting the […] The post Isturisa doses linked to blood cortisol levels in Cushing’s disease appeared first on Cu...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
People with Cushing’s syndrome who are immunosuppressed due to high cortisol levels, or hypercortisolism, may be at risk for rare asymptomatic infections, according to a recent case report. A man diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome tested positive for the Rhodococcus bacteria, but he didn’t have any symptoms of an infection and hadn’t experienced any known exposures. […] The post Rare asymptomatic infection hides in patient with Cushing’s syndrome appeared first on Cushing's Disease...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
The move to Michigan has meant having access to a swimming pool again, which is just what columnist Noura Costany needed.| Cushing's Disease News
Decreasing cortisol levels in Cushing's patients with related diseases of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathies) can reduce cardiac concerns.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s syndrome patients have a greater buildup of fat around the heart and inside the coronary arteries than other at-risk people.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing's symptoms were seen to return in about 1 in 4 patients undergoing surgery to remove a tumor, highlighting a need for intervention.| Cushing's Disease News
I’ve been open about my current journey with in vitro fertilization (IVF). A few months ago, my husband and I went through the first part of it, freezing our embryos, and now we're at the beginning stages of an embryo transfer. I, somewhat naively, thought that was going to be the easiest part...| Cushing's Disease News
Lila is a Science Writer at BioNews. She completed her PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where she studied how the natural flexibility of the human brain can be used to promote recovery after injury. Previously, she has written about science for The Dallas Morning News and the...| Cushing's Disease News
In recent years, fewer people are presenting with classic features of Cushing’s disease, such as moon face and purple stretch marks, according to a three-decade analysis of disease management. Patients diagnosed more recently are also older, and they have lower levels of cortisol and smaller pituitary tumors than those who presented more than 12 years […] The post Less moon face, stretch marks seen in recent Cushing’s patients appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
Transsphenoidal surgery, a minimally invasive procedure to remove pituitary tumors through the nose, achieved long-term remission in nearly all children with Cushing’s disease who participated in a single-center study in China. “While recurrence occurred in a minority of patients, primarily those with [small tumors], durable disease control is attainable for the majority with appropriate surgical management,” […] The post Transsphenoidal surgery effective in children with Cushing’s...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Noura Costany is aware that, due to Cushing's, their pregnancy may be high risk, but a good team of doctors is on top of things.| Cushing's Disease News
Care practices at Taipei Veterans General Hospital align with Pituitary Society guidelines for patients with pituitary tumors, a study found.| Cushing's Disease News
Children with Cushing’s disease whose pituitary tumors carry USP8 gene mutations tend to have larger, more invasive tumors, a study found.| Cushing's Disease News
Altitude sickness made masking up impossible for columnist Noura Costany, who ended up catching a cold. That's a problem with Cushing's.| Cushing's Disease News
A PET-based imaging technique is comparable to MRI at finding small pituitary gland tumors related to Cushing’s disease, a study found.| Cushing's Disease News
For columnist Noura Costany, fluctuating energy levels can mean being able to climb the stairs one day and relying on a wheelchair the next.| Cushing's Disease News
Now 12 weeks pregnant, columnist Noura Costany is planning for a baby while also considering how pregnancy might affect their Cushing's.| Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Noura Costany has an announcement regarding her pregnancy journey with Cushing's disease, but you'll have to read the column!| Cushing's Disease News
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
Prolonged use of a nasal corticosteroid led to Cushing’s syndrome in a 21-year-old woman in Iran, according to a report.| Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Noura Costany responds to the question "What's in my bag?" with a list of items that are helpful in managing Cushing's on the go.| 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
Here's what columnist Noura Costany would tell the naysayers about becoming a parent with chronic illness or disability.| Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Noura Costany navigates the complexities of disability pride, reflecting on challenges and the vital need for community solidarity.| 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
Cushing's patients with lower starting cortisol levels are more likely to experience normal levels on Recorlev, a trial analysis has 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
Cushing's syndrome patients exhibited a unique gene expression profile in fatty tissue that correlated with high blood pressure.| 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
Because columnist Noura Costany has Cushing's disease, they have heating pads and TENS machines to help ease IVF discomfort.| Cushing's Disease News
For columnist Noura Costany, who has Cushing's disease, self-care involves practices that help with pain management and symptom relief.| Cushing's Disease News
Lindsey Shapiro is a science writer for Cushing's Disease News with a PhD in neuroscience. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of Cushing's disease topics.| 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
Getting an MRI is never fun, but it's important for monitoring columnist Noura Costany's pituitary tumor due to Cushing's disease.| Cushing's Disease News
There are a number of Cushing's disease treatment options, including surgery, medications, and other procedures.| Cushing's Disease News
Steve Bryson is a science writer for Cushing's Disease News with a PhD in biochemistry. He covers the latest news and information on a variety of Cushing's disease topics.| Cushing's Disease News
Patricia Silva is the director of science content for BioNews with a PhD in medical microbiology and infectious diseases. She leads the team of science writers and editors who cover rare and chronic diseases, including Cushing's disease.| Cushing's Disease News
For columnist Noura Costany, the pain caused by osteoporosis has been one of the hardest effects of Cushing's disease to manage.| 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
Columnist Noura Costany talks with endocrinologist Theodore Friedman about the best methods for diagnosing Cushing's disease.| 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
Margarida Maia is a science writer for Cushing's Disease News with a PhD in biomedical sciences. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of Cushing's disease topics.| Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Kat Rees suffered greatly trying to convince doctors that she was sick. Now that she's been treated, she still has extreme anxiety.| Cushing's Disease News
Andrea Lobo is a Science writer at BioNews. She holds a Biology degree and a PhD in Cell Biology/Neurosciences from the University of Coimbra-Portugal, where she studied stroke biology. She was a postdoctoral and senior researcher at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Porto...| Cushing's Disease News
Corcept Therapeutics' application is based on data from several clinical trials that tested relacorilant in people with Cushing’s syndrome.| Cushing's Disease News
While the effects of slow-healing wounds are hard for columnist Noura Costany to accept, the antidote is feeling love for a unique body.| Cushing's Disease News
Rates of certain eye diseases are higher among humans with Cushing's syndrome than in the general population, according to a new analysis.| Cushing's Disease News
Marisa Wexler is a senior science writer for Cushing's Disease News with an MS in cellular and molecular pathology. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of Cushing's disease topics.| 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
Cushing’s disease is a hormonal condition caused by a tumor in the brain’s pituitary gland, which leads to the overproduction of cortisol.| 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
Teresa Carvalho is a science writer for Cushing's Disease News with an MS in cell and molecular biology. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of Cushing's disease topics.| Cushing's Disease News
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Columnist Noura Costany has developed problems with their feet since they've been relying on their wheelchair less often.| Cushing's Disease News
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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 recent trip to Colorado brought some challenges for columnist Noura Costany, who has a disability and was traveling with a mobility aid.| Cushing's Disease News
Elevated cortisol levels in Cushing's syndrome are directly linked to metabolic abnormalities leading to liver fat buildup, a study found.| 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
