Hypercortisolism Archives - Endocrinology Advisor

Depression, Anxiety Associated with Osteocalcin, Cortisol in Hyperparathyroidism

By

Lauren Biscaldi

September 16, 2021

Anxiety and depression in people with hyperparathyroidism may be related to levels of 2 key hormones in the body, according to researchers.

Adrenal

Measuring Bone Characteristics and Derangement in Patients With Adrenal Incidentaloma

By

Amit Akirov, MD

June 11, 2020

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

Adrenal

Mifepristone an Effective Alternative to Surgery for Patients With Bilateral Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia

By

Tyler Rice

June 17, 2019

Mifepristone may be an effective alternative to adrenalectomy in patients with hypercortisolism caused by primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia.

General Endocrinology

Hypertension Associated With Glucocorticoid Sensitivity and Activity in Women Without Hypercortisolism

By

Amit Akirov, MD

June 4, 2019

Hypertension may be associated with degree of glucocorticoid suppression and peripheral activation in postmenopausal women.

Adrenal, Diabetes

High Prevalence of Diabetes in Patients With Primary Aldosteronism

By

Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

May 14, 2019

Prevalence of diabetes is higher in patients with primary aldosteronism and was found to be related to suspected subclinical hypercortisolism.

General Endocrinology

How Does Chronic Exposure to Cortisol Affect Turner Syndrome Comorbidities?

By

Tyler Rice

April 29, 2019

Chronically high cortisol levels in Turner syndrome are linked to short stature, elevated total cholesterol levels, and possibly a greater risk for cardiovascular disease.

General Endocrinology

Increased Cosecretion of Cortisol Linked to Impaired Glucose Metabolism in Primary Aldosteronism

By

Amit Akirov, MD

April 3, 2019

Autonomous cortisol secretion is common in patients with primary aldosteronism and is associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes.

Adrenal

Study Identifies Major Risk Locus for Addison’s Disease

November 11, 2016

BACH2 is a major risk locus for Addison’s disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

Adrenal

Complexities of Cushing’s Syndrome

By

John Schieszer, MA

November 17, 2014

Advances in genetics may hold the key to improving diagnosis and treatment of Cushing’s syndrome, but issues still remain.

Adrenal

‘Silent’ Adrenal Tumors May Still Increase Cardiovascular Risk

August 14, 2014

Patients with adrenal tumors of intermediate phenotype or subclinical Cushing’s syndrome are at increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality compared to those with stable non-secreting adrenal incidentalomas.