An exclusive Pituitary World News educational series for patients, families, physicians and healthcare professionals interested in the pituitary gland, by Dr. Lewis Blevins.
This is an important subject for men with pituitary disorders. In this popular Pituitary 101 series episode, Dr. Lewis Blevins reviews the male reproductive system and explains the importance of understanding the differences between total and free testosterone levels.
This captivating conversation analyzes how patients can perceive acromegaly symptoms and quality of life differently than their physicians. It offers an intimate look at how endocrine fellows train on pituitary disorders and their confidence in managing these conditions post-fellowship. Importantly, the discussion also identifies the gaps in acromegaly care, exploring whether these are potentially linked to gaps in physician training or other factors.
In this fascinating episode we discuss prolactin and the regulation of its secretion. Hosted by Pituitary World News cofounder Dr. Lewis Blevins, Pituitary 101 is an engaging eight-episode video series crafted to deliver essential insights into the fascinating world of the pituitary gland.
Learn the basics of the pituitary with Dr. Lewis Blevins. He discusses anatomy and physiology, and even reviews tests and their results here.
FroFour of the most experienced neurosurgeons in the world discuss issues related to the latest techniques and procedures available for pituitary surgery.
Episode 3 of Pituitary Grand Rounds explores cortisol disorders tied to adrenal issues and diagnostic challenges.
Pituitary Grand Rounds is a new PWN program loosely based on the practice medical schools routinely use to educate young doctors. It is a fantastic way to share patient’s insights, their symptoms and signs, how
Podcast and Video: In today’s podcast and accompanying video, Dr. Blevins discusses and illustrates the case of a patient with a double pituitary adenoma.
UCSF Neurosurgeon Dr. Manish Aghi, MD, Ph.D. Professor of Neurological Surgery UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences presents “Endoscopic surgery for sellar and parasellar tumors – Lessons learned in the OR and laboratory.”
Dr. Blevins discusses an interesting case of neurosarcoidosis showing a lesion when it was most active and concludes with a view twelve years later after it burned out.