MaryO

Cushing's and Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) SURVIVOR! Interested in stroke, heart attack survival, too!

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https://t.co/mW71wQUA6G This case highlights the importance of reassessing persistent symptoms and appropriately evaluating incidental findings in primary care, as well as the potential for significant functional decline in undiagnosed cases.

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https://t.co/l0TONxz275 Bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) is considered the most accurate procedure to confirm the diagnosis of Cushing’s disease (CD). However, it is a cumbersome and costly procedure.

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https://t.co/JjxWk7tkkz Hannah Cadwallader, 34, went 10 years without answers before learning she had Cushing’s disease, a form of Cushing’s syndrome, caused by a pituitary tumour that triggers the overproduction of the hormone cortisol.⁠

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https://t.co/zpUNvQFW14 The Food and Drug Administration approved a record 17 medicines for rare diseases. More than 450 others are in development to treat a wide variety of ailments — rare cancers, sickle-cell disease, the hormonal disorder Cushing’s disease...

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24h urinary free cortisol (UFC) analysis constitutes one of the three first level recommended tests in Cushing's syndrome (CS) diagnostic confirmation work up. However... https://t.co/CkUcqODsqC

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https://t.co/gzOZgxOAer Today is Cushing's Awareness Day! Please wear your Cushing’s ribbons, t-shirts, awareness bracelets or Cushing’s colors (blue and yellow) and hand out Robin’s wonderful Awareness Cards to get a discussion going with anyone who will listen.

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Pituitary Adenoma Education Day Tomorrow. https://t.co/4RHL0BXKvT

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Transsphenoidal surgery is the primary treatment for patients with Cushing disease (CD). .. https://t.co/GstxpmWBbJ

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ISTURISA®(osilodrostat) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Cushing's disease who have persistent or recurrent hypercortisolism after primary pituitary surgery and/or irradiation, or for whom pituitary surgery is not an option. https://t.co/F0vep9LiC9

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To evaluate the diagnostic performance of the desmopressin (DDAVP) stimulation test in pediatric patients with Cushing’s disease (CD), and to compare its accuracy and safety profile to the ovine corticotropin-releasing hormone (oCRH) stimulation test. https://t.co/hXELXmR8x8

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Results of a case study presented here at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 22nd Scientific and Clinical Congress demonstrate that smoking marijuana may result in serious endocrine complications.
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“Our commitment to patients suffering from the effects of hypercortisolism is unwavering. I am confident we will find a way to get relacorilant to the patients it could help. We will meet with the FDA as soon as possible to discuss the best path forward.”
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A case of a patient with a 10-year history of Cushing’s disease (CD) that was previously treated with transsphenoidal pituitary tumour resection. https://t.co/jIq625ol8T’s-syndrome-use-of-anticoagulation-therapy/

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An increased awareness on the higher hypecoagulability risks in patients with Cushing’s syndrome (CS) but management remains controversial. https://t.co/gBNH0zAOQR

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Active Cushing syndrome decreases fertility, which explains its rarity in pregnancy. Fewer than 250 cases have been documented. https://t.co/j0st3RxaOR

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IPSS remains the gold standard for distinguishing central from ectopic ACTH production.... https://t.co/ZVPe7XsPTW

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Diabetic ketoacidosis is an exceptionally rare initial manifestation of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome. https://t.co/bVVr3Nb9K6

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A pregnant woman...with Cushing's syndrome moon face, buffalo hump, & reddish-purple striae.

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We have an opportunity for you to take part in aCushing's Syndrome Studyfor patients. Our project number for this study isKOV_12349. https://t.co/SjSvLnGfrH

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Osilodrostat is a suitable treatment for endogenous Cushing syndrome of various non-pituitary etiologies. https://t.co/Kg4ilpkEyU