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Cushing Syndrome in Pregnancy: When to Suspect and How to Treat

Suzanne Bujara

Despite the preponderance of CS in women of childbearing age and the likelihood of pregnancy triggering CS, the condition is often overlooked because of the overlap of pregnancy and hypercortisolism symptoms.

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Elevated Plasma Agouti-Related Protein May Be a Marker for Cushing Disease

Roxanne Nelson, BSN, RN

Plasma levels of the orexigenic neuropeptide agouti-related protein (AgRP) are elevated in Cushing disease, and it may be a marker of hypothalamic AgRP.

High Early-Morning Cortisol Related to Impaired Memory, Lower Brain Volume

Brandon May

Researchers investigated a link between higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol and deficient memory skills in people without dementia.

Endocrine Society Updates Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Clinical Practice Guidelines

Rachael Beairsto Editor

The guideline highlights shared decision making among patients, their families, and physicians for the management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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Nonfunctioning Adrenal Incidentaloma Associated With Metabolic Syndrome

Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Investigators sought to determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients with nonfunctioning adrenal incidentalomas.

Positive Results for Recorlev in Phase 3 Cushing Syndrome Trial

Results from this single-arm, open-label study found that 30% of patients achieved normalization of mean urinary free cortisol (UFC) after 6 months of maintenance treatment with levoketoconazole, without a dose increase (P<.25).

Azedra Approved to Treat Rare Tumors of the Adrenal Gland

Da Hee Han, PharmD

Azedra should be used by or under the control of physicians who are qualified by specific training and experience in the safe use and handling of radiopharmaceuticals.