Briefings
Briefings on research and other news.
Got DI (Vasopressin Deficiency)? This is your chance to help!
There is an urgent world need for people with DI/Vasopressin Deficiency to understand and better manage this condition. The advocacy community, including the World Alliance of Pituitary Organizations – WAPO, the Got DI/AVP patient community,
News and article recap, and a few pearls from the archives
For the latest news from Pituitary World News.Subscribe free here Recordati RD announced that a new indication for Osilodrostat for endogenous Cushing’s syndrome will be presented for FDA approval this fall. Read the company’s press
A round-up of the latest news
Thanks to the lovely algorithms social media is using, we may only reach some of you with some posts, so here are a few of our latest articles and podcasts. We always encourage you to
Aging and hormones
A recent article in Oxford Academic Press reviews the state of research and development of age-related hormonal changes, focusing on understanding the factors that cause those changes with the goal of improving health. Future activities in this area, guided by this scientific statement, will be particularly relevant to those 65 years and older.
From our research desk: briefings and insights for those touched by pituitary disease
In this edition of PWN’s popular briefings series, we report on how cancer and sweeteners could be related; physician harassment online; the relationship between the brain and the gut; a take on pain and something called the “Spoon Theory,” and a few more interesting nuggets you don’t want to miss.
Articles of note for people connected to pituitary disease
Our briefing today covers articles on costs and access to therapies, sugar and artificial sweeteners, surprising news on where we are finding endocrine disruptive chemicals, an amazing discovery about a new brain layer, and a bunch of information on Cannabidiol (CBD) focusing on what we know and what we don’t. This is great info you don’t want to miss. Read on!
Announcing Pituitary World News weekly live radio “Talk Show”
We are excited to announce that, beginning early in 2022, Pituitary World News will go live with a weekly radio show! Stay tuned for an announcement with final details, schedules, and times. We are in
The unrecognized caveats of pituitary conditions
From Lewis S Blevins, Jr., M.D. – Today on Dr. Blevins’ Corner: An elderly man underwent removal of the thyroid gland many years ago due to an overactive thyroid as a result of a goiter. He
A few things to think about
From the editor’s desk: Articles of note for people dealing with pituitary disease. Here are a few information nuggets we thought might be interesting to share; a few things to think about, to chew on,
Important news and information for people dealing with pituitary disorders
From the editor’s desk: Hypothyroidism and musculoskeletal pain: Joint and bone pain is one of those subjects we cover extensively at PWN. This article from Health advocate Dana Trentini (Hypothyroid Mom) does an excellent job
Briefings for August 2018
Interesting information and news for people living and dealing with pituitary conditions. Leptin: According to experts increasing Leptin sensitivity may help in weight loss. There is still much research needed to understand the puzzle that enables leptin
Diet, nutrition, diabetes and pulmonary function, yoga and belly fat, ectopic acromegaly and more…
Weekly briefing: articles of interest for people dealing with pituitary and related conditions. Diet and nutrition. The JAMA recently published the latest in what has been a litany of studies on diet and nutrition. What’s