Hormones control essential processes like growth, metabolism, mood, and reproduction, but when their balance is disrupted, it ...

Individuals taking steroid tablets for more than 3 months are over 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency than those treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ...

People with the rare Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) have a high risk of developing cancer. Almost all those affected will develop cancer once, and in many cases several times, during their lifetime. LFS ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Adrenal nodules or tumors should be addressed, so it’s important to know how to select the best medical professionals for treatment of adrenal disease. Adrenal Surgeon with the ...

Hormonal disruptions experienced by people with Addison disease can cause many health concerns and may shorten lifespan. Effective treatment can improve your outlook. Share on Pinterest Cavan ...

Addison’s disease and Cushing disease both relate to the adrenal glands and the production of cortisol and aldosterone. Addison’s disease causes a lack of cortisol, while Cushing disease causes excess ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Endocrinologists have underlined the importance that physicians consider "a stress dose" of ...

New adrenalectomy guidelines from the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons are aimed at assisting both specialist and general surgeons with perioperative adrenal care, including guidance on ...

Treatment with atumelnant resulted in rapid, sustained lowering of androstenedione (in all eight patients that completed the fourth cohort). Seven out of these eight patients continued to maintain ...