Disasters and the Body’s Response
From Linda M. Rio, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapist and PWN contributor – As I am writing, I hear the helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft overhead fighting one of the many monstrous fires in California. Just a
From Linda M. Rio, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapist and PWN contributor – As I am writing, I hear the helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft overhead fighting one of the many monstrous fires in California. Just a
Dr. Sandeep Kunwar is by all counts one of the most, if not the most, successful pituitary surgeon today. In this fascinating podcast, we talked about pituitary surgery, his views, interests, passions, and the future. Here are some the
Patient and advocacy organizations around the world are poised to recognize Nov 1 as Acromegaly Day with awareness programs that aim to spread information and awareness on this tough disease. The World Alliance of Pituitary Organizations – WAPO
A current study from Tulane University is attempting to study aspects of the management of acromegaly patients and their perceptions of treatment. The study is being conducted by Dr. Lizheng Shi. Dr. Shi has been
In today’s podcast, Dr. Blevins focuses on a discussion of disorders of ACTH or Adrenocorticotropic Hormone in two recent cases from his practice. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone produced in the anterior, or front,
From J D Faccinetti – cofounder – I met Santino Matrundola about a year ago in Vancouver at the Canadian Acromegaly gathering of physicians and patients. We were both asked to present, he his story
A commentary by J D Faccinetti cofounder– In this day and age of hyper communications, internet speed, ultra-connected populations, and copious amounts of easily accessible content, bad information is rampant. That’s a problem. A big
From Linda M. Rio, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapist and PWN contributor –This is not about politics but the potential psychological, emotional, relational, and physical toll that political and social events can have, especially on those
The World Alliance of Pituitary Organizations’ September 18 newsletter Edition 7, “Global Pituitary Voice” is now available. Read about activities from pituitary patient organizations around the world, share ideas, and learn about upcoming events. Download it
Don’t miss this informative webinar from The World Alliance of Pituitary Organizations – WAPO – on ‘Patient registries’, and The European Register on Cushing’s Syndrome – ‘ERCUSYN’. The webinar will be moderated by WAPO members Sheila
From co-founders Lewis S. Blevins Jr., MD and JD Faccinetti – Today we wanted to take a break from our regular publishing and write a few lines to mention some important things. Pituitary World News
Pregnancy Could Be Linked to Onset of Cushing’s Symptoms, a Retrospective Study From CATARINA SILVA for Cushing’s Disease News – More than 25 percent of women with Cushing’s disease experienced their first symptoms within one year of giving birth,