Beware of Cortisol Misinformation on Social Media
An article in Cushing’s Disease News warns of the problem of social media influencers who promote theories or products designed to lower cortisol levels. Read more:
TikToks Fuel Interest in Cortisol
The New York Times also delves into the subject of TikTok videos that blame various ailments on cortisol levels, and gives a primer on what cortisol really does. Read more:
Pachydermoperiostosis: A Condition That Mimics Acromegaly
An article on Cureus.com looks at a case report of a 24-year-old man with pachydermoperiostosis, a disease the has many of the symptoms of acromegaly but can be diagnosed with additional testing. Read more:
Report: Pituitary Microadenomas May Require Less Frequent MRIs
An article in 2-minute medicine looks at a study that found slow growth in pituitary microadenomas, and says that the current standard of repeating an MRI every three years may be safely extended to a longer timeline. Read more:
7-year-old Figure Skater Battles Craniopharyngioma
A story from King 5 News in Seattle tells the story of 7-year-old Rose King, who is fighting a craniopharyngioma and recently had her fourth brain surgery. Read more:
