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
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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
I’m terrible at asking for help. It’s important to me to prove that I can handle anything, despite my disability with Cushing’s disease. I have high expectations for myself and big goals I’m striving to achieve, and I don’t want to rely on anyone else to reach them. But at 17 weeks pregnant, I’m exhausted. […] The post My medical support group helps me navigate pregnancy with Cushing’s appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
About half of people with Cushing’s disease have abnormalities in their adrenal glands, the small organs above the kidneys that make cortisol, a new study from Israel has found. Further, small growths in the adrenal tissue — called adrenal nodules — occurred about 10 times more often in these patients than in the general population, […] The post Adrenal gland abnormalities found to be common in Cushing’s disease appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
The noncancerous pituitary gland tumors that cause Cushing’s disease can rarely become cancerous, leading to rapidly progressing disease, a recent case report highlighted. Scientists reported on two middle-aged women with Cushing’s who underwent surgery and radiation therapy for their pituitary tumors. The tumors eventually recurred and spread, showing signs that they had become cancer. While […] The post Cushing’s patients’ pituitary tumors become aggressive cancers appeared first ...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
My pregnancy is both high risk and low risk, which can be a bit confusing to explain. Because of my Cushing’s disease and polycystic ovary syndrome, my partner and I decided to pursue in vitro fertilization (IVF). I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant, and while my pregnancy has been going well, the precautions I need to […] The post My pregnancy, a bit difficult to explain, is both high and low risk appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for 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
Unrestricted access to glucocorticoids, such as dexamethasone, and self-administration without prescription can lead to Cushing’s syndrome, a case series from Yemen showed. “The education of physicians, pharmacists, and patients is necessary to avoid this problem,” the researcher who conducted the study wrote. “Physicians should keep this in mind and question patients very carefully about taking […] The post Self-medication with steroids leads to Cushing’s for 5 in Yemen appeared ...| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
Recently, an image depicting a “disability hierarchy” has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy within the disability community. The pyramid has three levels that seem to indicate the severity of one’s disability: Wheelchair users are at the top, people with limb differences and other visible disabilities are in the middle, and people with invisible […] The post There is no ‘hierarchy’ of disability appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
Children with Cushing’s disease whose pituitary tumors carry USP8 gene mutations tend to have larger, more invasive tumors and face a higher risk of persistent or recurrent disease after surgery, a study reports. While inherited mutations do not cause most pediatric cases, non-inherited mutations appear to influence tumor size and treatment outcomes, particularly in USP8. […] The post USP8 mutations tied to worse outcomes in Cushing’s children appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for 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
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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
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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