A woman in the U.K. with Cushing’s disease was successfully treated with Isturisa (osilodrostat), which helped lower her cortisol levels to normal and later allowed doctors to clearly identify her pituitary tumor on an MRI scan for surgical removal. If validated, “this approach could refine surgical planning and…
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I am a big believer in science, and I’m grateful that many vaccinations exist to keep me healthy and safe. But I also tend to have strong reactions to vaccines, partly due to my Cushing’s disease. Cushing’s disease weakens the muscles and thins the skin, which means injections can…
A diagnostic test using desmopressin, an artificial form of a naturally occurring hormone, successfully detected a residual pituitary tumor after surgery to treat a woman with cyclic Cushing’s disease when standard tests failed, a case study reports. The researchers noted that the very nature of cyclic Cushing’s disease —…
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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