Introduction Memory issues in Cushing’s patients have been reported in the literature over the years however, the number of studies addressing this issue is limited. With the fairly recent advent of new imaging techniques, investigators can now study both the physical structure of the brain and brain metabolites (biochemical compounds) in greater detail using non-invasive… Continue Reading
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What Do You Wish You Knew About Recovery?
The most common questions the CSRF receives via phone or email involves the struggle through recovery. For that reason, we asked our members to answer the question, “What do you and your family/friends wish they knew about recovery from Cushing’s?” We are hopeful that these experiences will be helpful to you!… Continue Reading
Support Group News
As you are well aware, Cushing’s is a relatively uncommon disorder, thus we are spread throughout the country without a large number of us in the same location, except maybe in large metropolitan areas. I’m sure that you remember how alone you felt when you had Cushing’s. Local support groups are one way that we… Continue Reading
Treatment of Cushing’s Disease With R-roscovitine – A Phase 2 Study
The investigators hypothesize that R-roscovitine will suppress pituitary corticotroph tumor ACTH production and normalize urinary free cortisol levels in patients with Cushing disease. To date, R-roscovitine has been evaluated in several Phase I and II studies and has shown early signs of anti-cancer activity in approximately 240 patients. Location: Pituitary Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles,… Continue Reading
Summary of 2014 National Cushing’s Patient Education Day
On March 1, 2014, the CSRF hosted National Cushing’s Patient Education Day in Atlanta, GA. We would like to thank the medical professionals who presented valuable information at this meeting. Our speakers were Dr. Adriana Ioachimescu (endocrinologist at Emory University, Atlanta, GA), Dr. Nelson Oyesiku (pituitary neurosurgeon at Emory University), Dr. Mary Lee Vance (endocrinologist… Continue Reading
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