In this fascinating episode we discuss prolactin and the regulation of its secretion. Hosted by Pituitary World News cofounder Dr. Lewis Blevins, Pituitary 101 is an engaging eight-episode video series crafted to deliver essential insights into the fascinating world of the pituitary gland.
From the desk of PWN cofounder Lewis S. Blevins Jr. M.D. – I’ve always been fascinated with the history of medicine. It’s one of the things that led me to this profession in the first
In this episode Dr. Blevins reviews the physiological factors that regulate the secretion of Growth Hormone and discusses tests to evaluate disorders in its secretion.
The latest WAPO Blogs and Vlogs series features professor Márta Korbonits, from the Barts and London School of Medicine at Queen Mary University of London. Dr Korbonits is a world renowned authority in the genetics
Corcept Therapeutics recently announced the initiation of a clinical trial – called Momentum – to examining the prevalence of endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome) in patients with resistant hypertension. The trial will enroll 1,000 patients across 45
From the desk of Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. M.D. PWN cofounder – Idiopathic isolated central adrenal insufficiency remains a mystery. I’ve seen several patients with this condition in my career. I first learned about it
Dr. Lewis S. Blevins, Jr., M.D., wrote a clear guide to hypopituitarism—what it is, how it’s treated, and why early diagnosis matters in his book, Hypopituitarism.
We are please to help with the distribution of this Healthcare Professional Survey on AVP-Deficiency. If you are HCP please participate in this important initiative. There are five short sections and you will only be
Hypophysitis is an inflammation of the pituitary gland. It is a condition that can cause a variety of symptoms due to the pituitary gland’s role in producing hormones that regulate various bodily functions. This report
I have always been fascinated by happy coincidences. It makes me think of the experiences that connect you to people in the most surprising ways. Such was the case recently with a promotion we ran at