I want to share the story of my Dad and myself because this “rare” disease knocked on our family’s door not only once, but twice. I also want people to know that you have to be your own health advocate. You know your body and when something is not right with it!… Continue Reading
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Subtle Cognitive Impairments After Long-Term Remission of Cushing’s Disease
Previous studies showed that patients with active Cushing’s disease have cognitive impairments, especially concerning memory functions. Cognition entails the process of thought and incorporates several concepts like memory, association, attention, perception, and problem solving. Those previous studies in patients with active (thus untreated) Cushing’s disease reported impairments in memory, visual- and spatial information, reasoning, verbal… Continue Reading
Increased Prevalence of Psychopathology and Maladaptive Personality Traits After Long-Term Remission of Cushing’s Disease
Previous studies showed that in patients with active Cushing’s disease, psychopathology is often observed with major depression being the most common comorbid disorder, although mania and anxiety disorders have also been reported (1). Following successful treatment of Cushing’s disease, both physical and psychiatric signs and symptoms improve substantially (2;3). Furthermore, maladaptive personality traits were documented… Continue Reading
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