Hypercortisolism
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Depression strikes more than half of obese adolescents
New study suggests an association between multiple components of metabolic syndrome and depression in obese teens.
News
FDA approves levoketoconazole for Cushing syndrome
The drug, which inhibits cortisol synthesis, is seen as addressing an unmet need.
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COVID-19 pandemic affects menstrual cycles, presenting challenges for conception
Survey found that one in three women of reproductive age experienced changes to their menstrual cycles.
Conference Coverage
Cushing’s death rate ‘unacceptable,’ triple that of general population
Death rates among patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome have dropped since 2000 but are still threefold that of the general population.
Conference Coverage
Metyrapone for Cushing’s syndrome: Safe, effective in first test
Feature
Endocrine-disrupting plastics pose growing health threat
Creation of more plastic products will likely lead to increased exposure to EDCs and make health problems worse, according to a report by the...
Guidelines
First-of-its kind guideline on lipid monitoring in endocrine diseases
A new guideline from the Endocrine Society calls for heightened awareness of cholesterol management and treatment in endocrine diseases beyond...
From the Journals
Cortisol levels on COVID-19 admission may be a marker of severity
Those with COVID-19 do appear to mount a stress response to the infection, and cortisol levels on admission to hospital can help determine the...