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11-Hydroxytestosterone Stratifies Patients With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The goal of this study was to evaluate 11-oxyandrogens in discriminating good vs poor disease control in 21OHD in the setting of discrepant 17OHP and A4.

Primary Aldosteronism Testing Rare in Treatment-Resistant HTN

Patients with apparent treatment-resistant hypertension are rarely tested for primary aldosteronism.

Hydrocortisone in Granule Form Effectively Treats Childhood Adrenal Insufficiency

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Brandon May

Hydrocortisone granules delivered accurate drug dosing to effectively treat pediatric adrenal insufficiency.

Osilodrostat Associated With Sustained Reduction of UFC in Cushing’s Disease

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Osilodrostat treatment was found to be associated with a rapid and sustained reduction in mean concentration of urinary free cortisol and improved clinical symptoms in patients with Cushing’s disease.

Special Considerations for Patients With Cushing Syndrome and COVID-19

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Amit Akirov, MD

Patients with Cushing syndrome are at an increased risk for infections, including severe COVID-19, due to immunodeficiency and other comorbidities.

Measuring Bone Characteristics and Derangement in Patients With Adrenal Incidentaloma

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Amit Akirov, MD

High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography can be used to assess bone abnormalities in patients with adrenal incidentaloma.

Benefits of Modified-Release Hydrocortisone for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

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Amit Akirov, MD

In patients with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, the use of modified-release hydrocortisone may improve biochemical control.

High Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism Observed

Primary aldosteronism is prevalent and increases in parallel with hypertension severity.

Osilodrostat Now Available for Treatment of Patients With Cushing Disease

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Brian Park, PharmD

Isturisa is exclusively available through the R.A.R.E.™ Patient Support Program and distributed via AnovoRx specialty pharmacy.

Study Examines Natural History of Autoimmune Addison Disease

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Amit Akirov, MD

In patients with autoimmune Addison disease, there is a rapid decline in steroidogenic capacity once replacement glucocorticoid medication is started.

Glucocorticoid Use, Endocrine Conditions Increase Risk in COVID-19 Infection

By

Nicole Clemons

Patients taking glucocorticoids are at a high risk if they are infected with SARS-CoV-2, according to an editorial article from the Endocrine Society.