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When an Ear Infection Turned Out to Be a Pituitary Tumor A story in the Daily Mail follows the case of a woman who visited her general practitioner for an ear infection and ended up being diagnosed with a pituitary tumor. Read more here: Study: Cushing’s More Often...
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Study: Pituitary Tumor Removal Surgery Safe in Patients over 75 An article in Express Healthcare Management looks at a study from France that found that surgery to remove a pituitary adenoma is safe for patients over age 75, with a low rate of complications. Read...
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Acromegalics More Likely to Have Diabetes, Cardiac Issues An article in Healio looks at a study that found that people with acromegaly suffer at a higher rate from a long list of conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. Read more: Isturisa Found Safe and...
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Extreme Weight Gain Leads to Cushing’s Diagnosis An article in the Daily Mail follows the story of a 35-year-old woman from the U.K. whose weight rose sharply over a few years, which led to a diagnosis of Cushing’s Disease. Read more: IGF-1 May Be Linked to Bone...
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When is “Too Short” a Medical Issue? An article in Romper looks at parents’ reaction to their child’s small stature and explains what qualifies as official “short stature” and what to do if you suspect a medical cause. Read more: Study: Annual Re-scans Not Necessary...
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Pituitary Story: Olympic Surfer Battles Pituitary Tumor An article in the Sydney Morning Herald tells the story of Costa Rican pro-surfer Brisa Hennessy’s battle with a pituitary tumor. Read more: Photo courtesy of Troy Williams/Wikimedia Commons Pituitary...
