In this recent Medscape InDiscussion podcast Dr. Marwah Abdalla welcomes PWN’s Dr. Lewis Blevins to talk about secondary hypertension. This episode focuses on Cushing syndrome, an often overlooked cause of secondary hypertension. We’ll discuss why
Dr. Blevins Corner
Medical comments from Dr. Lewis Blevins MD. Director Center for Pituitary Disorders at University California San Francisco
When your pituitary endocrinologist writes science fiction: introducing “2345”
February 2, 2026
When you visit Pituitary World News or Adrenal World News, you expect to find science and medical articles, patient-oriented books, podcasts and videos about pituitary and adrenal conditions, and expert opinions on current treatments, advocacy
ACTH Stimulation Tests: Demystified (Well, partially.)
December 16, 2025
It should come as no surprise that administration of ACTH can be used to test for insufficient adrenal function. Keep in mind that measures of ACTH and cortisol sometimes give an answer and obviate the need for further testing.
From ENDO 2025: The benefits and risks of treating hypothalamic obesity.
August 7, 2025
Hypothalamic obesity due to acquired hypothalamic disorders is a significant cause of morbidity and excess mortality in affected patients. Available treatments are largely unsatisfactory as far as patients and physicians are concerned. Setmelanotide is approved
Idiopathic isolated central adrenal insufficiency
March 10, 2025
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
Understanding Hypophysitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
February 5, 2025
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
A new book on Hypopituitarism coming in early 2025: listen to an excerpt
January 15, 2025
More books are on the way. A new book on Hypopituitarism is scheduled to be published in January 2025, and a book on prolactinomas and Pituitary Tumors is slated for late winter and spring 2025, respectively.
Midwest Endocrinology Society tackles Cushing’s, Osteoporosis, Diabetes and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
January 13, 2025
From the desk of Roxanne Nelson,Seattle-based writer – For endocrine conditions ranging from the most prevalent to the most challenging to treat, experts convened at the 15th Annual meeting of the Midwest Endocrinology Society in
My Golden Rules: a pituitary radiologist advice to his colleagues
November 5, 2024
A pituitary radiologist shares key rules and insights to improve diagnosis and collaboration in patient care.
Pituitary Grand Rounds, episode 3: disorders of cortisol secretion related to adrenal conditions
June 18, 2024
Episode 3 of Pituitary Grand Rounds explores cortisol disorders tied to adrenal issues and diagnostic challenges.
Dr. Lewis Blevins receives AACE Humanitarian award
May 21, 2024
AACE president Susan L. Samson, M.D., Ph.D, presents the AACE Humanitarian award to Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. M.D. Last week, in a ceremony at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists conference in New Orleans, PWN
A prolactinoma case from Dr. Blevins’ clinic
March 25, 2024
Prolactinomas in men tend to be large tumors and are often invasive.
2024 AACE Excellence in Humanities Award presented to Dr. Lewis Blevins
March 12, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, MARCH 22, 2024 – We are very pleased to announce that Pituitary World News co-founder Lewis S. Blevins Jr. M.D. has received the 2024 AACE Excellence in Humanities Award from the American Association