This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting and Expo. The event was held over several gorgeous days in Chicago from March 17-20. Endocrinologists, scientists, nurses, medical students, and other stakeholders gathered in the mutual pursuit of the latest theories, research, and developments in endocrinology. As in previous years, the CSRF… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Leslie Edwin
Pros and Cons of Surgical Interventions, Radiation, and Medical Therapies: A Review of Dr. Beverly MK Biller’s Presentation at AACE
When a patient presents with obvious signs of Cushing’s that are confirmed with testing, treatment options can be fairly easy to choose. Surgery is still the preferred first line of treatment to remove a tumor. Having a patient whose case is clear to start with doesn’t necessarily mean they will get a one-and-done treatment though. … Continue Reading
Individual Weight Loss Post-Surgery
Question: I recently attended a patient education day and there were several people in the room who were slim. The majority of us are still carrying excess weight, usually in the mid-section, regardless of where we are with active Cushing’s or in remission. I know I am more active than it seems possible to still… Continue Reading
Incidentalomas
Question: Do you have any statistics on incidentalomas? I’ve heard that as many as one in five people have one, and I often wonder if some patients with several of the typical Cushing’s symptoms get scanned and find a tumor on the pituitary or adrenal – how could they determine conclusively that the tumor is… Continue Reading
Neuropsychological Testing
Question: I’ve heard that some doctors are starting to do neuropsychological testing during Cushing’s and then during remission to help the patient understand how cognitive, memory, and other brain-related operations are affected by excess cortisol. Can any psychology department conduct this testing or would I need to seek out a specialist if my endocrinologist doesn’t… Continue Reading
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