Basics: Adrenal Surgery: One Patient’s Experiences
Extracted and adapted from this series: https://cushings.invisionzone.com/topic/51040-on-my-way-to-getting-well/ Post 1) I was officially diagnosed with Cushing’s…
Category: Basics
Basics: The Pituitary Gland: Small But Mighty
The pituitary gland works hard to keep you healthy, doing everything from ensuring proper bone…
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Basics: The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to…
Basics: Testing: IGF-1 (Insulin-like growth factor 1)
Aim—To contribute to the debate about whether growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1…
Basics: Testing: Dex Tests
Dexamethasone suppression test measures whether adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) secretion by the pituitary can be suppressed.…
Basics: Cushing’s Syndrome Overview
Cushing’s syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs when the body is exposed to too…
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What’s on *Your* Medical ID?
You do have one, right??? I loved the one that Natalie had and, after her…
Interview With an Endocrinologist
Cushing’s syndrome happens when the body has too much cortisol, the stress hormone. It can…
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Adrenal Insufficiency Basics
Adrenal insufficiency is a condition where the adrenal glands don’t produce enough of certain hormones,…