This medication is teratogenic and is not currently approved for use in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome. [51] ACTH: Adrenocorticotrophic hormone; b.i.d.: Twice daily; GI: Gastrointestinal ...
Salivary cortisol measurements are particularly useful to investigate cyclical Cushing's syndrome. At least partial autonomy of cortisol production (either direct from the adrenal cortex or ...
The US FDA has approved a new orphan drug to treat patients with Cushing’s disease who cannot be helped through surgery. Novartis’ Signifor (pasireotide diaspartate) injection has been ...
"Moon face" describes swelling that makes the face puffy and round, like a full moon. It is often caused by long-term use of a steroid medication such as prednisone, but it can also be a symptom of a ...
Corcept Therapeutics has shared some results from its Phase III GRADIENT trial for relacorilant – its experimental treatment for Cushing’s syndrome caused by adrenal gland pathology. The trial will be ...