From Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. MD – The practice of medicine has undergone considerable change since I graduated from medical school in 1987. Some of the changes have been revolutionary in response to advances in
Dr. Blevins Corner
Medical comments from Dr. Lewis Blevins MD. Director Center for Pituitary Disorders at University California San Francisco
Art in the OR by Dr. Lewis Blevins
June 4, 2018
Each year, the University of California, San Francisco graduates four neurosurgical residents who have met the basic qualifications to become practicing neurosurgeons. Most, however, go on to additional training to subspecialize in the field of
The long-term ramifications of Cushing’s
May 12, 2018
In this informative podcast, Dr. Lewis Blevins explores the long-term issues affecting people with Cushing’s disease and syndrome. For more information on Cushing’s download this series of podcasts. Music by Patrick Muecke
More on Opioids and Pain
April 4, 2018
In a recent podcast on acromegaly and arthritis, we discussed the opioid use crisis currently gripping the United States. The podcast focused primarily on arthropathy, articular, and joint problems associated with acromegaly. These are painful conditions that
Arthritis and acromegaly
March 29, 2018
Arthropathy is one of the most insidious conditions that can affect people with acromegaly often with challenging quality of life issues. Bone and joint issues are very common. In this enlightening podcast, Dr. Lewis Blevins
One of the world’s greatest neurosurgeons and pioneer of transsphenoidal pituitary surgery dies at 88
March 7, 2018
Charles Wilson MD was, by all accounts, an outlier. Much has been written about his accomplishments as a surgeon and teacher, but for pituitary patients, the transsphenoidal techniques and approaches he pioneered were game-changers.
Survey results and a discussion on Cyclical Cushing’s Syndrome
January 20, 2018
This podcast focuses on the results of our latest Pituitary World News survey on Cyclical Cushing’s Syndrome. Dr. Blevins offers his views and a very interesting, highly educational discussion on this condition. Look for our
Dr. Blevins reviews an empty sella case
January 12, 2018
From Lewis S. Blevins Jr. M.D. – Pituitary World News co-founder and Director of the Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF. – I had the pleasure of seeing a very interesting patient recently who was referred
Sleep apnea and acromegaly
December 19, 2017
Studies suggest that sleep apnea is a very common and potentially dangerous condition for people with acromegaly if not properly treated. Today’s podcast presents an engaging look at sleep apnea. PWN cofounders Dr. Lewis Blevins and Jorge
Growth Hormone Secreting Pituitary Adenomas
November 20, 2017
A highly informative podcast on growth hormone-secreting adenomas by Dr. Lewis Blevins. This is the third of a series on pituitary tumors.
Diagnostic challenges: neurosarcoidosis
November 2, 2017
From Lewis S. Blevins, M.D. This image depicts what appears to be a right-sided pituitary adenoma. It is a well-defined and circumscribed darker lesion in the right half of the gland. It developed over a
Pituitary surgery: Microscopic vs. Endoscopic
August 31, 2017
From the desk of Lewis S. Blevins Jr., MD – Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary disorders seems to be a hot topic these days. Some patients travel great distances to have the procedure performed because it
Non-functioning pituitary adenomas
August 8, 2017
Dr. Lewis Blevins reviews non-functioning pituitary adenomas. These tumors, which typically do not secrete hormones, can pose major challenges due to their ability to grow large and cause mass effects such a vision issues and headaches,