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Our Condolences to the family of Sue Koziol (SuziQ)
Cushing's Awareness Day Forum in Oklahoma City, OK April 7, 2006
Cushings Awareness Day Conference Set
Body Language
Nigerian Medical Doctors As Life Savers In US
Fun'n'Sun Cushie Cruise
Upcoming Meetings in Oklahoma City and the Washington, DC metro area. ENDO 2006, Boston Convention & Exhibit Center
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Our Condolences to the family of Sue Koziol (SuziQ)
Notes from the first Cushing's Awareness Day Forum, Oklahoma City, OK April 2006.
The Cushing's Awareness Day Resolution from the Senate
National Cushings Awareness Day Holds Special Meaning for Local Woman (AutumnOMA on the boards)
Cushings syndrome alert: Listen to your body
Attend a meeting of the NIH Director's Council of Public Representatives
Avoiding weight gain while taking steroids
Growth Hormone
Salk scientist Ron Evans wins 2006 Gairdner Award for his discovery of hormone sensors
Fun'n'Sun Cushie Cruise
Upcoming Meetings in the Washington, DC metro area. ENDO 2006, Boston Convention & Exhibit Center
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Highlights:
Our Condolences to the families of Sue Koziol (SuziQ)
Cushing's Awareness Day Forum in Oklahoma City, OK April 7, 2006.
Upcoming Meetings in the Washington, DC metro area and Oklahoma City. ENDO 2006, Boston Convention & Exhibit Center and much more.
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James Inhofe, Senator from Oklahoma, proclaims Cushing's Awareness Day
The Cushing's Awareness Day Resolution from the Senate
Pictures from the Cushing's Awareness Day Medical Forum
Attend a meeting of the NIH Director's Council of Public
Representatives
There's hope for a happy ending
National Cushings Awareness Day Holds Special Meaning for Local Woman (AutumnOMA
on the boards)
Dr. Hrayr Shahinian in the news
Study: Stress, Depression Linked; Chronic exposure to stress
hormone causes anxious behavior in mice can lead to mood disorders
Upcoming Meetings in the Washington, DC metro area and Oklahoma City. ENDO 2006, Boston Convention & Exhibit Center and much more.
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Highlights:
Our Condolences to the family of Sue Koziol (SuziQ)
Cushing's Awareness Day Forum in Oklahoma City, OK April 7, 2006
The singing neuropathology professor
Upcoming Meetings in the Washington, DC metro area and Oklahoma City
ENDO 2006, Boston Convention & Exhibit Center
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Pictures from the Cushing's Awareness Day Medical Forum
Medical Mystery Unveiled In Area Woman
North Shore-LIJ Launches the Harvey Cushing Institutes of Neuroscience
News from MedScape
Upcoming Meetings in the Washington, DC metro area and Oklahoma City. ENDO 2006, Boston Convention & Exhibit Center and much more.
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Highlights:
Pictures from the Cushing's Awareness Day Medical Forum
Order the CUSH Cookbook
Adrenal Hyperplasia
CAH screenings in Israel
Cleveland Clinic Reports Experience with Laparoscopic Radical Adrenalectomy
Cortisol the chameleon
Student hopes to rebound from brain surgery, Rare disease caused teen to double weight in a year
Cushing's Syndrome is a Hormonal Condition
Hereditary Cushing's Syndrome Gene
Patients Fighting Cushings Disease
Growth Hormone, Recent advances
Growth Hormone, New drug approval raises hope for cheaper medicine
Neurosurgeon's Memoirs, Another Day in the Frontal Lobe: A Brain Surgeon Exposes Life on the Inside
Pheos, Laparoscopic partial adrenalectomy
Pituitary adenoma predisposition caused by germline mutations in the AIP gene
Pituitary Tumor: Teacher shares fitness lessons
Pituitary Tumor Removal, and video
Pituitary tumors caused by Risperdal?
Post-op pituitary, an actress deals with memory loss after surgery
Testing, NOVA - noninvasive optimal vessel analysis
16 new and updated bios
3 new doctors
12 online videos
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Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's Disease
Surgery could cure rare Cushing's disease
A diagnosis to end the despair
Wellness: Finally learning they have Cushing's brings a sense of relief
Rare disease treated at OHSU, Oregon Health and Sciences University is one of a very few research hospitals worldwide treating Cushing's Disease
Cushing's patient Stevens' fight inspired many
Cushing's Athlete Berliant leads way to National Games
Comparison of the Dexamethasone - Suppressed Corticotropin - Releasing Hormone Test and Low-Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test in the Diagnosis of Cushings Syndrome
Adult Height in Patients with Permanent Growth Hormone Deficiency with and without Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies
(India) Image-guided Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Surgical Remission of Pituitary Adenomas Confined to the Neurohypophysis in Cushings Disease
(India) Workshop on endoscopic sinus surgery
PCOS, Cholesterol Clinical Trials
RU486
Newest site features: bios, Helpful Doctors
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Acromegaly: Discovery Health Channel Announces ANATOMY OF A GIANT
Drug for Cushing's? Additional NanoCrystal(R) Technology Patent Issued Covering Par's
Skin - Avoid Those Dreadful Stretch Marks
Go Gyro to sculpt, stretch and strengthen
Tax Break For Disabled Differs For Veterans, Civilians
Endoscopic transsphenoidal treatment in recurrent and residual pituitary adenomas - first experience
Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery of the Pituitary: Modifications and Results Over 10 Years
An update on the overnight dexamethasone suppression test for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome, limitations in patients with mild and/or episodic hypercortisolism.
Newest site features: bios, Helpful Doctors
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Adrenal: Boy recovering from rare disease
Cushing's disease depletes potassium
Pituitary: British Opera singer Russell Watson is "in good spirits" after an emergency operation to remove a brain tumour
October Readers Digest Features Story on Cushing's
Jaimie's In the News Again: Obese from Secret Disease
Lee Memorial Health System is working in cooperation with WBBH NBC-2 to put together a feature on Cushing's Disease for local broadcast
The Cover Shot TV program gave a new look to a Cushie woman who had thoracic and brain surgery. Sat 09/16/06
Meds: Genentech Drug Gets New Warnings
Complementary Approaches and Alternative Medicine Guide
Licorice Root has properties similar to cortisone and estrogen. It stimulates the adrenal glands and may help the body cope with stress
Testing: Salivary Cortisol Response to Prednisolone Challenge Helps Understand Treatment-Resistant Depression: Presented at ECNP. September 19, 2006
Salivary Midnight Cortisol, Salivary Range.
Newest site features: bios, Helpful Doctors
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Expression of Serotonin7 Receptor and Coupling of Ectopic Receptors to Protein Kinase A and Ionic Currents in Adrenocorticotropin - Independent Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia Causing Cushings Syndrome
Thoracic Surgery Notes
Diagnosis and treatment of acne
I've Turned 40 And I'm Falling Apart!
What Causes Weight Gain
AAP Issues Guidelines for Menstrual Cycle Evaluation CME/CE
Nonclassical 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
We're human. We break. And the doctors fixing us are only human, too (pheochromocytoma)
Ambrilia Announces Positive Results of a Pivotal Human
Pharmacokinetic Study of its New Prolonged Release Formulation of Octreotide
Endocrinology clinic coming to Bridgton (Maine) Hospital
Ethics Rules Send NIH Scientists Packing
Newest site features: bios, Helpful Doctors, Videos
Upcoming Meetings: Rancho Mirage, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; UCLA, CA; Las Vegas, NV; ENDO 2007
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Testimonials
The ugly disease
Understanding Cushing's Syndrome
Weight Loss Vs. Weight Gain: It's Your Choice
The Neuropsychiatric Profile of Addisons Disease: Revisiting a Forgotten Phenomenon
Video: Transnasal Pituitary Surgery
Why you should check your pituitary gland
Newest bios
Upcoming Meetings: Palm Springs, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; Las Vegas, NV; Washington, DC and Toronto ENDO 2007
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National Geographic TV
Updated Pages on the Website
Drugs affecting testing? Some basic information, CYP450 enzymes and how they may be involved
Patient's age is a simple predictive factor for the development of Nelson's syndrome after total adrenalectomy for Cushing's disease
Rosiglitazone for prevention or adjuvant treatment of Nelsons syndrome after bilateral adrenalectomy
Google Helping Doctors Diagnose Difficult Cases
The Shames Ladder for Successful Thyroid/Adrenal Care
More to chronic fatigue syndrome than just always being tired
The Effects of SOM230 on Cell Proliferation and Adrenocorticotropin Secretion in Human Corticotroph Pituitary Adenomas
Risk factors and long-term outcome in pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease.
Upcoming Meetings: Rancho Mirage, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; UCLA, CA; Las Vegas, NV; ENDO 2007
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Highlights:
National Geographic TV
Add your Helpful Hints for Dealing with Cushing's to the website and the Newsletters
Fun Games to play online
Order the CUSH Cookbook
Talk to Your Doctor
Daily Crossword Puzzles (on the message boards)
Helpful links: Lisa C's blog added
The chat page now has a World Clock to help you find 9PM eastern in your time zone!
Definitions / Glossary
Interactive! now includes 5 minutes of caring, daily suggestions full of practical tips and helpful hints designed to motivate
Member of the message boards? Participate in the Holiday Card Exchange
Daily Crossword Puzzles
Links from Robin on Endoscopic versus Traditional Pituitary Surgery
Pituitary: Novel HESX1 Mutations Associated with a Life-Threatening Neonatal Phenotype, Pituitary Aplasia, but Normally Located Posterior Pituitary and No Optic Nerve Abnormalities
Teaching aldosterone regulation and basic scientific principles using a classic paper by Dr. James O. Davis and colleagues
Changes in thrombospondin-1 levels in the endothelial cells of the anterior pituitary during estrogen-induced prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors
Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload) Affects the Pituitary
Allergies to MRI contrast - gadolinium
Glucocorticoid Feedback Control of Corticotropin (ACTH) in the Hypoxic Neonatal Rat
General Health
Hypothyroidism Can Cause Secondary Hyperlipidemia, (High cholesterol) (PDF only)
NIH ANNOUNCES AWARDS IN CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME RESEARCH
Newest bios
US Postage Stamps for Cushing's Awareness
Order Cushing's Awareness Silicone Bands for yourself, a family member or donate to a Cushing's patient at NIH
Upcoming Meetings: Melbourne, Australia; Pittsburgh, PA; DC Metro area; San Diego, CA; Las Vegas, NV; ENDO 2007.
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The Mystery Diagnosis TV Show titled "Lethal Diet" featuring Sharmyn McGraw (Sharm on the boards),long-time patient advocate will be airing again December 27, 200 5pm EST on Discovery Health
Dr William Ludlam is moving
Pictures from the Pittsburgh, PA Christmas Dinner
Helpful Hints for Dealing with Cushing's
Testimonials
NIH ANNOUNCES LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RARE DISEASE TECHNOLOGIES
PDE11A as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Inherited Form of Cushing Syndrome and Endocrine Tumors
Novel Nuclear Receptor Cofactor Modulates Glucocorticoid-Responsive Gene Expression
Why Some Women Have Mustaches
Pituitary -- Small Gland With Big Responsibilities
CLINICAL REVIEW: Hypopituitarism
ptions improving for patients with acromegaly and gigantism
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, an introduction for psychiatrists
Vitiligo causes white patches on skin
Newest site features: bios, Helpful Doctors
Upcoming Meetings: Las Vegas, NV; Washington, DC and Toronto ENDO 2007
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Adrenal Crisis, more information
Corticosteroid converter
Google Search
New Diabetes Drug Successfully Used to Treat Pituitary Tumors
New Approaches to Managing Tumors of the Pituitary Gland Offer Patients Hope
Fun Games to play online.
Helpful Books (pituitary)
Helpful Hints for Dealing with Cushing's
The printable version of the Symptoms Checklist pages are now available in black and white for easier printing
Possible study: A link between Pre-eclampsia and Cushings?
Stretchmarks (straie), How do you get rid of stretchmarks?
2005: Long-Term Remission Rates After Pituitary Surgery for Cushing's Disease
Family grateful for outcome of tumor surgery
Children Can Safely Use Asthma Inhalers
PHARMAC To Fund Prader-Willi Growth Hormone
Chemical in drinking water harms female thyroid, Washington Times article
Stress and Your Pituitary Adrenal Coritcal System
The Fort Myers, Florida NBC Affiliate WBBH TV in cooperation with Lee Memorial Health System has already recently broadcast a feature on Cushing's Disease.
Stressful Live Events in the Pathogenisis of Endocrine Disease
Nutrition for Patients with Cushing Syndrome
Cushings Syndrome: Important Issues in Diagnosis and Management
Hormone resistance of pituitary tumors and Cushing disease explained
Surgeon uses new technique to operate on the brain
Obese from Secret Disease
Cushing's article in Reader's Digest
Stress hormone linked to miscarriages Kansas City Star - MO, USA
Twenty-Four Hour Growth Hormone and Leptin Secretion in Active Postpubertal Adolescent Girls:
Impact of Fitness, Fatness, and Age at Menarche.
Newest site features: bios, Helpful Doctors
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Request
for Input from the NIH on Trans-NIH Initiatives
Add your Helpful Hints for Dealing with Cushing's to the website and the Newsletters
Fun Games to play online
Order the CUSH Cookbook
Testimonials
Is the "Metabolic Syndrome" a Mild Form of Cushing's Syndrome?
Enzymatic Method For Glucose Estimation; CSR - Central Serous Retinopathy
A mom battles for her life. Rare disorders: She must commute across the country for treatment
Novartis Highlights Strong R&D Pipeline, Plans for Multiple New Product Launches and Novel Projects Moving Into Late-stage Trials
Mum only knew one year later
Pituitary patients missing out
Simvastatin May Help Ameliorate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome CME
Upcoming Meetings: Philadelphia, PA; Melbourne, Australia; Pittsburgh, PA; DC Metro area; San Diego, CA; Las Vegas, NV; ENDO 2007
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