In 2006, shortly after giving birth to her second child, Kelly Knight’s life drastically changed. Debilitating headaches and rapid weight gain, especially around her neck and shoulders, left her feeling…
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Cushing’s disease (or Cushing disease) occurs when a benign pituitary growth or tumor leads to the overproduction of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). As ACTH is overproduced, the body also begins…
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.…
For patients with Cushing syndrome, transsphenoidal surgery can be a beneficial option for addressing pituitary growths or tumors. But according to Cushing's Disease News, this same surgery also increases the…
In the United Kingdom, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulates medication, transfusion components, and medical devices, making sure they meet safety and efficacy standards. According to Pharma…
Recently, biopharmaceutical company Strongbridge Biopharma plc ("Strongbridge") shared that the company submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA. The NDA is centered around RECORLEV (levoketoconazole), a treatment option…
Most people are aware of various symptoms caused by the stress that we experience on a day-to-day basis. However, there are a variety of physiological reactions that affect our peripheral…
As reported in Cushing's Disease News; a woman diagnosed with Cushing's Disease via hair cortisol analysis is being used as a case study for why hair is a good tool…
Over the last 2 years, the UK has seen 4 deaths and 320 safety incidents related to missing steroid usage, a story from The Independent explains. For patients with Addison's disease,…
Cushing's disease is caused by the pituitary gland creating too much andrenocorticotropic hormone, or ACTH. In 80% of diagnosed cases, Cushing's disease is the result of a benign tumor on the…
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…
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