Cushing Syndrome
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - May 22, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
What Causes Flushing?
Discussion
Flushing is usually thought of as a benign condition such as blushing, but can be quite irritating if it is frequent or persistent (i.e. menopausal hot flashes) or even pathologic (i.e. malignancy). “Flushing is a subjective and sensation of warmth that is accompanied by reddening of the skin anywhere on the body but favors the face, neck, and upper torso…. Flushing can be broadly divided into episodic or persistent. Episodic flashing is mediated by the release of endogenous vasoactive mediators or medications, while persistent flushing result in a fixed facial erythema with telangiectasias and cyano...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 30, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What Causes Hypernatremia?
Discussion
Hypernatremia is a serum sodium of > 150 mEq/L. Basic causes are too much sodium or too little free water.
If body weight is normal or increased, there is an increase in total body sodium without an appropriate increase in total body water. Normally when the serum sodium is increased there is transient hypertonicity of the plasma which causes the thirst center to be stimulated and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) to be released. The thirst center tells the person to drink more water and ADH causes the kidney to retain free water. This normally will allow the plasma tonicity to go back to normal. Treatment is by t...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 30, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
New NIH study reveals mutations in gene CABLES1 may lead to Cushing syndrome
A new study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that mutations in the gene CABLES1 may lead to Cushing syndrome, a rare disorder that makes the human body produce excess stress hormone cortisol. (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - June 4, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
NIH researchers find potential genetic cause of Cushing syndrome
Finding may lead to therapies that prevent pituitary tumor recurrence. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - June 1, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic PathWays: What's the diagnosis?
This week's case study reviews slides from a 53-year-old woman with a two-month history of facial swelling, unintentional weight gain, hirsutism and easy bruising. A diagnosis of ectopic Cushing's syndrome was made, and a CT scan of the chest revealed a mass. Can you make the diagnosis? View the case and make your diagnosis. Learn [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 29, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Hair Sample Might Aid in Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosis Hair Sample Might Aid in Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosis
A 1-cm hair sample closest to the scalp was found to be a potential marker for hypercortisolemia in patients suspected of having Cushing ' s syndrome.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 13, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Cushing's syndrome: Could analyzing hair confirm diagnosis?
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health find that cortisol levels detected in hair might be able to confirm a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hair test for Cushing's syndrome?
Cortisol levels in hair may be used in diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome, according to research in theInternational Journal of Basic and Clinical Endocrinology. The study found that cortisol levels in hair samples correlated with blood and urine samples.MedPage Today (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - February 9, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hair Test for Cushing Syndrome?
(MedPage Today) -- Cortisol levels in hair correlated strongly with standard tests (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - February 9, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Hair analysis may help diagnose Cushing Syndrome, NIH researchers report
Small study suggests that high cortisol level in hair may foretell hard-to-diagnose disorder. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - February 8, 2017 Category: American Health 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
Children with Cushing syndrome have higher suicide risk, study says
Stephen FellerBETHESDA, Md., March 29 (UPI) -- Researchers say doctors should more proactively screen children with Cushing syndrome for depression after treatment because of an increased risk for suicide. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Children with Cushing syndrome may have higher suicide risk
Children with Cushing syndrome may be at higher risk for suicide as well as for depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions long after their disease has been successfully treated, according to a study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 29, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Children with Cushing syndrome may have higher suicide risk
NIH study finds that depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts increase after treatment. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 29, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news
