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Lung Neuroendocrine Tumors With Cushing Syndrome Not Biologically Aggressive

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Malignant neuroendocrine pulmonary tumors associated with Cushing syndrome are often treated with surgical removal. Researchers sought ways to predict outcomes and potentially lung-sparing surgical methods.

Excess Cortisol From Benign Adrenal Tumors Increase Hypertension Risk

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) from benign adrenal tumors is associated with increased cardiometabolic risk.

Cushing Syndrome May Be Predicted More Accurately With New Diagnostic Test

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Brandon May

The complexity of Cushing syndrome often makes diagnosis difficult. Researchers sought to create a diagnostic tool that could determine which patients may be at risk for developing the disease.

Cortisol Level and Dexamethasone Suppression Test Improve Disease Analysis

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Colby Stong

Adrenal masses and people who may have Cushing syndrome are often evaluated with a dexamethasone suppression test (DST), but false positives occur. Researchers examined whether free cortisol assessment during DST would aid in diagnosis.

Bone Age and Growth Prediction in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Children with well-controlled congenital adrenal hyperplasia may not need additional growth treatment; bone age may not be an accurate predictor.

Are Reproductive Trends, Stress Hormones, and Population Density Linked?

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Colby Stong

Global population numbers are predicted to peak in several decades and then shrink by 50% in some countries; researchers want to know why.

‘Excellent’ Outcomes and Room for Improvement in Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma

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Sucharita Mistry, PhD

Patients with stage II or IV disease did not fare as well as patients with stage I or III disease.

Autonomous Cortisol Secretion in Adrenal Incidentalomas Linked to Increased Mortality

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Lauren Biscaldi

Investigators sought to measure the association between mortality and levels of autonomous cortisol secretion in patients with adrenal incidentalomas.

Primary Adrenal Insufficiency Management Is Aided by Genetic Diagnosis

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Lauren Biscaldi

A team of researchers conducted genetic analyses of children and adolescents with primary adrenal insufficiency of unknown etiology to provide insight into diagnosing this and other related conditions.

Osilodrostat Improves Signs and Symptoms Associated With Cushing Disease

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

A team of investigators conducted a phase 3, multicenter study with a double-blind, randomized withdrawal period to assess the effects of twice-daily osilodrostat in patients with Cushing disease.

Obesity Associated With Worse Outcomes in Patients With Adrenal Insufficiency

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

A team of investigators reviewed data from the 2018 Nationwide Inpatient Sample to assess the impact of obesity on outcomes in patients hospitalized for adrenal insufficiency.