Medical management for acromegaly offers hope for patients
In this video, Maria Fleseriu, MD, FACE, professor of medicine and neurological surgery at Oregon Health& Science University in Portland, discusses updates in the management of acromegaly.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - April 7, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Society partner Pfizer introduces 2017 ASPIRE Young Investigator Research Awards in Endocrinology
The mission of the 2017 Global ASPIRE Young Investigator Research Awards in Endocrinology is to advance the medical knowledge of the fundamental mechanisms of disease, mechanisms of action of current and potential future treatments, and to improve the care of patients with endocrine disorders.Pfizer invites junior investigators to apply for the 2017 Global ASPIRE Young Investigator Research Awards in Endocrinology from6 March 2017. Funding will be provided to research proposals that seek to explore translational or clinical research in the area of endocrine disease in children and young adults to address:Morbidity...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 20, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients With Acromegaly Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients With Acromegaly
Certain factors may predict the impact of acromegaly on patient quality of life. What are they?Endocrine Practice (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - March 15, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Pachydermoperiostosis Masquerading as Acromegaly Pachydermoperiostosis Masquerading as Acromegaly
This case of pachydermoperiostosis highlights the differential diagnoses that should also be considered when acromegaly is suspected.Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Make the Diagnosis: Unusual Adenoma
(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings: A 42-year-old male presents with a long history of headaches, impaired vision, and fatigue. He mentions that his wedding ring no longer fits, and he reports joint pain. On physical exam, he has swollen hands and feet, coarse facial features, and partial blindness (bitemporal hemianopsia).
After diagnosis with acromegaly secondary to a pituitary macroadenoma, the patient is referred for surgery. However, the patient ' s IGF-1 concentrations remain elevated following a debulking procedure (the tumor location prevented full resection).
What is the best next step for this patient? (Source:...
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - March 6, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Acromegaly tied to worsening heart structure and function
Adults with acromegaly are more likely to have subclinical atherosclerosis with structural and functional damage to the heart, according to findings published inEndocrine Practice.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - February 13, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Writer whose jaw expanded because of rare condition reveals how he could die at any minute
Up to 8,300 people in the UK, including Mike Scalise, have acromegaly - where the body produces too much growth hormone - but it often isn't diagnosed until patients are in their 40s. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Writer, 38, whose jaw expanded in size because of a rare condition made famous by a James Bond villain reveals how he could die at any minute from stress
Up to 8,300 people in the UK, including Mike Scalise, have acromegaly - where the body produces too much growth hormone - but it often isn't diagnosed until patients are in their 40s. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What are Potential Health Problems Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
DiscussionPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 6-8% of reproductive-age women making it the most common endocrinopathy in this age group. There is no consensus on the specific diagnostic criteria for PCOS in adolescents as many of the characteristics overlap with normal adolescent physiology. However, patients should have evidence of hyperandrogenism, oligo- or amenorrhea, and potentially polycystic ovaries. PCOS has a genetic component although a specific gene has not been identified. Incidence of PCOS is 20-40% for a woman with a family history.
Hyperandrogenism
Androgen levels change during puberty therefore actual ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - December 5, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
This Teen Is Almost 8 Feet Tall -- And Still Growing
At 7 feet 8 inches, Broc Brown definitely sticks out in a crowd, and he’s only going to get bigger.
Brown’s family knew something was up at a young age: He was 5-foot-2 in kindergarten, according to his mother, Darci Elliot.
“When he got into middle school he was around 6 feet tall, and by high school he was 7 feet tall,” Elliot told Barcroft TV. “It’s a genetic disorder and there’s nothing that can stop him from growing – I don’t know if he will ever stop.”
Brown, 19, grows an astounding six inches a year because of a rare genetic disorder called S...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Hyperphosphatemia?
Discussion
Constipation is a common problem in general pediatrics and its causes are numerous. It can cause acute and recurrent abdominal pain and is a cause of abdominal distention. Patients who are young, whose presentations are other than routine or who had complications should be invested for underlying causes of their constipation. This patient had undergone some evaluations in the past for constipation but because of the presentation of sepsis a more rigorous evaluation was undertaken. The differential diagnoses of the following can be found here: constipation, acute abdominal pain, recurrent abdominal pain, and abdo...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Acromegaly FAQs
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - July 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Understanding Acromegaly Medications
Acromegaly Medications (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - July 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Camurus concludes Phase II trial of CAM2029 to treat NETs
Swedish-based pharmaceutical company Camurus has concluded the Phase II study of CAM2029 to treat acromegaly or neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - July 13, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Indian man with enormous 20kg arm is forced to leave his home
Bablu, who was forced to flee to Mumbai, suffers from local gigantism, which is the result of an over-productive growth hormone. His condition means he even struggles to hold a cup of water. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
