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Myths and Facts about Cushing’s: UFC’s are the Gold Standard for Cushing’s testing
Myth: “UFC’s are the Gold Standard for Cushing’s testing” Fact: UFC stands for Urinary Free…
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Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone Explained
The Double-Edged Sword of Cortisol Cortisol often receives negative attention, typically branded as the “stress…
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Adrenal Insufficiency May Be Misdiagnosed as Anxiety
The hormone cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, so adrenal insufficiency (also called Addison’s disease) is…
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Myths and Facts about Cushing’s: “Men1 and Men2 are the only genetic causes of Cushing’s”
Myth: “Men1 and Men2 are the only genetic causes of Cushing’s” Fact: This is a…
Myth: After a “cure” for Cushing’s, everyone heals and goes back to normal.
Myth: After a “cure” for Cushing’s, everyone heals and goes back to normal. All Cushing’s…
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Basics: What Causes Abnormal Cortisol Levels?
Cortisol isn’t bad; you need it to help regulate your responses to life. Regulation involves…
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Addison’s Disease
Addison’s Disease is also known as Adrenal Insufficiency Adrenal insufficiency is a life threatening chronic illness.…
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911! Adrenal Crisis, Addison’s/Adrenal Insufficiency
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Adrenal Crisis: Still Deadly in the 21st Century.
Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening medical emergency, associated with a high mortality unless it is…