Special Considerations for Patients With Cushing Syndrome and COVID-19
Patients with Cushing syndrome are at an increased risk for infections, including severe COVID-19, due to immunodeficiency and other comorbidities.
Cushing Syndrome
Osilodrostat Now Available for Treatment of Patients With Cushing Disease
Isturisa is exclusively available through the R.A.R.E.™ Patient Support Program and distributed via AnovoRx specialty pharmacy.
Novel Therapy for Cushing Disease Receives FDA Approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Isturisa® (osilodrostat; Recordati) for the treatment of adults with Cushing disease for whom pituitary surgery is not an option or has not been curative.
No Clear Distinguishing Factors for Primary Aldosteronism Plus Subclinical Cushing Syndrome
No reference criteria can definitively distinguish patients with primary aldosteronism and subclinical Cushing syndrome from those with these conditions alone.
Management of Cushing Disease After Transsphenoidal Surgery
The clinical approach to management of Cushing disease is often complex and education on a clear approach is paramount.
Levoketoconazole Effectively Treats Endogenous Cushing Syndrome in Phase 3 Trial
According to results of the phase 3 SONICS trial, levoketoconazole is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with Cushing syndrome.
Sex Affects Clinical Presentation of ACTH-Dependent Cushing Syndrome
Researchers examined sex differences in clinical presentation and patient outcomes in ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome.
Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Medullary Hyperplasia vs Pheochromocytoma
Patients with AMH without pheochromocytoma had milder symptoms compared with patients with pheochromocytoma only.
Mifepristone an Effective Alternative to Surgery for Patients With Bilateral Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia
Mifepristone may be an effective alternative to adrenalectomy in patients with hypercortisolism caused by primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia.
Transsphenoidal Surgery Recommended for Cushing Disease With Inconclusive or Normal MRI
In the absence of clear evidence of a pituitary adenoma on imaging, there is some controversy regarding the best treatment for Cushing disease.
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