The CARES Foundation has been meeting with legislators across the US to discuss their support of national legislation recommending Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols addressing adrenal insufficiency. To follow up after these meetings, CARES would like to show legislators that many EMS personnel in their state do not recognize adrenal crisis or are not educated on adrenal insufficiency. Learn… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Elissa Kline
Medical Therapy for Cushing’s
Medical treatment for Cushing’s has entered a new era due to approval by the FDA of new medicines. In her presentation on medical therapy, Dr. Ioachimescu explained that endocrinologists are still learning where these new medical treatments best fit in treatment options. Dr. Adriana Ioachimescu, Endocrinologist, Emory University, Atlanta, GA The goal in treating Cushing’s patients… Continue Reading
Introduction to Cushing’s and Diagnostic Testing
Dr. Adriana Ioachimescu gave an introduction to Cushing’s and diagnostic testing. She explained that normal cortisol levels are essential to life, but too much cortisol, over a period of time has devastating effects. Dr. Adriana Ioachimescu, Endocrinologist, Emory University, Atlanta, GA Causes Dr. Ioachimescu discussed the causes of Cushing’s, including pituitary, adrenal and ectopic tumors, steroid… Continue Reading
Pituitary Surgery for Cushing’s
During the Patient Education Day, Dr. Nelson Oyesiku gave a presentation on pituitary surgery. Dr. Oyesiku pointed out that the pituitary gland, while very important, is very small, just a little over half an inch. This makes the operating area very small and the surgical difficulty is increased because the pituitary is surrounded by many… Continue Reading
Options for Treatment after Unsuccessful Pituitary Surgery and Recurrences
Dr. Ed Oldfield gave a presentation on a patient’s options after a unsuccessful pituitary surgery. A second surgery is a treatment option, but only after review of the diagnostic testing to make sure that the source of Cushing’s is indeed pituitary and that failure was not due to invasion of the tumor into areas that cannot… Continue Reading
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