Medical comments from Dr. Lewis Blevins MD. Director Center for Pituitary Disorders at University California San Francisco
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
Interesting inquiries prompted by the questions patients leave in their health portals.
A compelling, detailed account of a pituitary patient’s experience with COVID-19 everyone should listen. As the virus takes hold in what is undoubtedly the worst phase of this pandemic, we urge you to follow all
Not surprisingly, COVID-19 appears to have significantly impacted pituitary patients’ access to healthcare. Our brief survey elicited information from respondents on their experiences and attitudes towards obtaining healthcare via telemedicine. Dr. Blevins shares the findings
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
In this eye-opening podcast, Dr. Lewis Blevins takes an in-depth look at the science of interpreting pituitary lab results and shares some of the things physicians think about when viewing results. Here’s an excerpt of
Important changes in telehealth visit regulations provide an excellent opportunity for patients to receive consultations from highly experienced specialists in pituitary disease. Read on! On Monday, November 16, 2020, doctors Lewis Blevins and Sandeep Kunwar
From J D Faccinetti and Lewis S Blevins, M.D. cofounders – Our focus today is on the effects of COVID-19 on pituitary patients’ access to, and utilization of healthcare as the pandemic continues to affect
Two patients with residual pituitary tumors and their unpredictable differences.
Telemedicine, how practices have adapted, views on pros and cons, and how things may change in the future.
Endocrine News tuned into a Pituitary World News podcast to hear two neuroendocrinologists discuss treatment options for COVID-19 patients with underlying pituitary conditions Here’s an excerpt. “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic brings an unprecedented kind of
This is an enlightened discussion about the critical role that a patient’s history plays in pointing the physician to an accurate diagnosis. In this podcast, Dr. Lewis Blevins shares years of his experiences with patients’