Fluctuating energy levels in chronic illness can be confusing
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
A positron emission tomography (PET)-based imaging technique is comparable to standard MRI in its ability to find small pituitary gland tumors related to Cushing’s disease, a study reports. While both techniques correctly identified the location of the tumors, called small pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs), for most study participants, neither was able to do so in […] The post Imaging technique nearly matches MRI in detecting Cushing’s tumors appeared first on Cushing's Disease ...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
A 52‑year‑old woman who came to the hospital complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing was found to have both lung cancer and Cushing’s syndrome. Researchers said the cancer caused the Cushing’s, a rare occurrence that shows the need for “a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach” to managing complex sets of symptoms. Doctors’ prompt identification of Cushing’s […] The post Lung cancer revealed as Cushing’s syndrome cause: Case report appeared first on Cushing's D...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for 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
Using precise, image-guided techniques for the delivery of radiotherapy can help control Cushing’s disease in cases where surgery to remove disease-causing tumors proves impossible or ineffective, a study reports. This type of stereotactic radiotherapy prevented further tumor growth in nearly 95% of participants and helped several reach normal levels of cortisol. Using modern techniques and […] The post Radiotherapy helps prevent further tumor growth in Cushing’s disease appeared first ...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
Limiting the number of measurements in the low-dose overnight dexamethasone suppression test (oDST), which is commonly used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome, does not affect the test’s performance, a study showed. A new protocol, called Reflex, performs additional tests only among people whose initial tests suggest the presence of Cushing’s. It was also shown to reduce […] The post Test for Cushing’s still performs well with limited measurements appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for 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
Long-term use of topical corticosteroids for a genetic skin condition caused Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency — low hormone production from the adrenal glands — in a 50-year-old woman, according to a case report. “This case highlights the risk of systemic complications from chronic topical corticosteroid use,” the researchers wrote. “Clinicians should be aware of […] The post Skin cream deemed cause of woman’s Cushing’s syndrome appeared first on Cushing's Diseas...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for 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
In response to the physical changes caused by Cushing's, columnist Noura Costany turns to body modifications for healing and acceptance.| Cushing's Disease News
After months of struggling with severe nausea due to Cushing's disease, columnist Noura Costany has found several ways to combat it.| 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
Most patients with Cushing’s disease lose weight after remission, but this patient gained weight after her cortisol levels normalized.| 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
People with Cushing's syndrome have soft bones, even after long-term disease remission, according to a study.| Cushing's Disease News
The ACBP protein mediated the relationship between elevated cortisol levels in Cushing's syndrome and the development of symptoms in mice.| 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
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
