Scanning past articles and podcasts
From the editor’s desk – One of the challenges for us at PWN is keeping content from years past easy to find and available to our readers.
Author: J D Faccinetti
Posts by J D Faccinetti
Orphan Drugs: a lifeline for rare diseases
The World Orphan Drug Congress slated for May 23 to 25 in Washington DC, brings together leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government and regulatory authorities, patient advocacy groups, payers, investors, and solution providers to meet and
Pituitary MRI educational series: macroadenoma invading cavernous sinus producing prolactin
We continue our series of educational videos reading pituitary MRI studies. This case is of a 20-year-old man who presented with headaches, breast tenderness, high levels of prolactin, and hypogonadism. Dr. Blevins describes in detail
Live-talk, session 25 – more on brain fog and pituitary clinical cases
Continuing our recent coverage of brain fog, Dr. Blevins and I discussed a few examples from his clinical practice and personal experiences with the condition. We also cover a fascinating case from his clinic about a patient with an empty sella incidental finding and residual disease.
Another excellent resource: “Together for Rare.”
This latest initiative from Pfizer’s Patient Affairs Liaisons team makes me think about collaborations and what that means for people with rare pituitary and endocrine diseases. The primary takeaway: when organizations work together, good things
Brain Fog: What it is and what can you do about it
For many with pituitary conditions or endocrine disorders, “brain fog” is a common complaint. Because patients frequently bring this up, it is important to discuss what this is and what can be done about it.
News on Stereotactic Radiosurgery’s role for pituitary adenomas
From Lewis S. Blevins Jr., M.D. cofounder – Lehrer and others published a nice review on the role of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for functioning and nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas. They reviewed several studies focusing on both the beneficial and adverse effects of the treatment of different tumor subtypes.
Live-talk, session 24 – two Cushing cases and a forward look
With today’s podcasts from this week’s live-talk show, Dr. Blevins recaps our content dedicated to Global Cushing’s month with a talk about two fascinating recent Cushing cases from his practice. He also touches on some very interesting caveats about thyroid hormone replacement.
A guide for people with AVP-D (DI) facing surgery
From the “Got Diabetes Insipidus” support group comes this very helpful guide from Drs. Christ-Crain and Atila – University Hospital Basel – to help in the management of AVP-D (arginine vasopressin deficiency, formerly diabetes insipidus)
Adrenal Cushing’s: a conversation
Listen to this fascinating discussion of adrenal Cushing’s or hypercortisolism as Dr. Lewis Blevins walks us through the disease’s characteristics, biochemistry, and treatment options. In the talk, he focuses on different conditions, including adrenal adenomas, adrenal cancer, adrenal hyperplasia, and other related diseases like Carney Complex and McCune-Albright syndrome.
WAPO Webinars in full swing: now available Dr. Blevins talk on hypercortisolism
In 2022 the World Alliance of Pituitary Organizations – WAPO – introduced a series of educational webinars, which are now available on the WAPO website on demand. The series includes presentations from the webinar series as well as those from the organization’s annual conference, also known as the “Summit.” Many of the presentations are also available in Spanish.
Live-talk, session 23 – insights on medicine and mental health: a perspective
Join us as we welcome marriage and family therapist Linda Rio for a fascinating discussion on how pituitary disease, or any chronic disease, manifests itself mentally and emotionally.