'Lilly's syndrome' has a more satisfying ring to it
Another example is the opposite of Addison's disease — Cushing's disease. This disease of the overactive adrenal gland, seen in both people and pets, was first described in 1932 by the American neurosurgeon Dr. Harvey Cushing, but is now more …
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Stress-induced overweight: mechanism for fat distribution discovered
Disorders of the glucocorticoid balance can manifest in so-called Cushing's syndrome. This syndrome is triggered either by the body's own over-production of cortisone or the long-term taking of cortisone preparations. Both increase the risk of …
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Test Your NPR IQ With Quizzes From 'Ask Me Another'
Cushing's Syndrome is marked by an increased secretion of a certain hormone from the pituitary gland. KORSAKOFF ANS: Medical Disorder. Korsakoff's syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by the lack of thiamine. FOLKENFLIK ANS: NPR Reporter.
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Steroid Injections Mixed With PIs Threaten Cortisol Levels
Five of this group also had evidence of Cushing's syndrome, indicating exposure to elevated cortisol levels over a prolonged period. All nine of these study participants were taking PIs, resulting in an 11 percent prevalence of HPA-axis dysfunction in …
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Understanding the Differences between EMS and PPID
… on diagnosis, discovery, and efficacy of treatment for the most common endocrine disorders equine practitioners and owners deal with: equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing's disease).
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Live neuro endoscopy workshop conducted
The workshop concluded with a surgery on a 12-year-od girl suffering with pituitary macro adenoma. She is having Cushing's syndrome – obese and having a moon face. Keywords: Live neuro endoscopy workshop, Manipal Hospital. More In: Visakhapatnam.
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