People with Cushing's disease have a benign pituitary tumor or pituitary growth that, when triggered, overproduced adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Too much ACTH causes the body to also overproduce cortisol. Known as…
When asked his most important piece of advice for families within the rare disease community, Jeffrey Lord said: Do what you can control and move on from there. Every day,…
Even though some treatments are beneficial for patients, these same treatments can also cause adverse reactions. This seems to be the case for Isturisa (osilodrostat), according to Cushing's Disease News.…
About one month ago, the HealthWell Foundation announced the beginning of the Adrenal Insufficiency Fund. Designed to assist patients with adrenal insufficiency, the fund will grant financial assistance to…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy Adrenal insufficiency, also called Addison’s disease, is a condition in which the body does not produce adequate amounts of certain necessary hormones.…
Clinical trials are an opportunity for patients to try new treatments and medicines that offer the potential to improve or extend their lives. The number of clinical trials have…
The 13th Annual Conference for Adults with Endocrine Disorders The comprehensive educational program will be an opportunity for patients, their families, and caregivers to learn the latest information about a…
Amy Dahm, who currently lives in Washington, DC, was working as a U.S. diplomat when she was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome. After receiving life-saving treatment from the National Institutes of…
The Scottish Medicines Consortium, a committee that advises NHS Scotland on what medicines they should provide, has accepted four new drugs for use. These are gemtuzumab ozogamicin for acute myeloid…
Anyone born before 1955 probably remembers exactly where they were when President John F. Kennedy (JFK) was shot. I've heard people reminisce about that moment right down to what they…
Addison's disease is another name for adrenal insufficiency -- meaning the adrenal glands don't produce enough of the hormone cortisol and frequently create insufficient levels of aldosterone. Cortisol is the…
What happens if your adrenal glands produce too little cortisol, and perhaps an insufficient level of aldosterone, as well? Addison's disease is the end result and it can be life-threatening.…
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