Author and therapist, Pauline Boss, states, “With ambiguous loss, there is no closure; the challenge is to learn how to live with the ambiguity”. Often we refer to this type of loss when referring to soldiers missing in action or the loss of a loved one to Alzheimer’s. Because there is no closure, no clear… Continue Reading
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Summary of the Endocrine Society Clinical Guideline on the Treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome: Part 2
A previous issue of this newsletter covered the first line treatment options for Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome as outlined in the recently published Endocrine Society guidelines. This summary will discuss the options for treatment in cases of recurrent or persistent Cushing’s disease or in patients where surgery is not an option. Cushing’s Disease Reported… Continue Reading
Summary of 2016 Barrow Pituitary Center Patient Education Day
On Saturday, May 14, 2016 the Barrow Pituitary Center, in Phoenix, AZ, held a patient education day. A number of CSRF members from Southern California and the Phoenix area joined Dawn Herring and Karen Campbell at the event. The meeting of about 125 patients was very informative, as was the opportunity to talk with other… Continue Reading
Endo 2016 Historical Perspective Cushing’s Symposium
Cushing’s Disease: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Medical Treatment Historical note from Symposium Chair By Dr. Beverly MK Biller, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital This year, The Endocrine Society celebrated 100 years of existence with a theme of: “1916-2016, 100 years of hormone science to health.” In keeping… Continue Reading
The Role of Cortisol in Food Intake and Food Choice Behavior: Two Studies in Patients with Cushing’s
Any endocrinologist familiar with Cushing’s hears from patients that the weight gain associated with Cushing’s is unstoppable, even with calorie restriction and exercise. Several factors have been shown to be causal, including cortisol’s direct effects on fat mass, function, and distribution. Specifically, exposure to excess cortisol increases total fat, and abdominal fat in particular, while… Continue Reading
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