Glucocorticoids (GCs) affect renal development and function in fetal and mature kidneys
both indirectly, by influencing the cardiovascular system, and directly, by their effects on …

There has been growing interest in the psychosocial aspects of Cushing's syndrome, such
as the role of life stress as a pathogenetic factor, the association with affective disorders, and …

Introduction Treatment options for persistent and recurrent Cushing's disease (CD) include
an individualized approach for repeat surgery, medical treatment, radiation therapy (RT) …

The definitive diagnosis of Cushing's disease (CD) in the presence of pituitary
microadenoma remains a continuous challenge. Novel available pituitary imaging …

Celebrating more than twenty years as the single best source in the field, this Fifth Edition
has now expanded into two cornerstone volumes with 53 fully inclusive chapters and 73 …

Cushing's disease is a rare chronic disease caused by a pituitary adenoma, which leads to
excess secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). The over-production of ACTH …

Abstract Objective Endogenous Cushing's syndrome (CS) is associated with bone loss and
an increased risk of fractures. However, the long-term outcome of treatment on bone health …

In human medicine, systemic hypertension has long been recognized as a major medical
and public health issue, especially with regard to cardiovascular disease. In the most recent …

Objective Recent studies have shown that a relatively high number of diabetic patients may
have unsuspected Cushing's syndrome (CS). The aim of the present study was to screen for …

Many cutaneous disorders are adversely affected by psychological stress (PS), but the
responsible mechanisms are poorly understood. Recent studies have demonstrated that PS …