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HYPOTHALAMIC OBESITY: HOW TO HELP THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER-PROMOTING, EVOLUTIONARILY CONSERVED BRAIN NETWORKS From Francesca Galbiati, MD, neuroendocrinologist and neuroscientist, Assistant Professor medicine UCSF, and PWN contributing author – Tumors, surgery, traumatic brain injury, and
From Lewis Blevins, MD, Neuroendocrinologist, Medical Director of the California Center for Pituitary Disorders, Professor of Neurological Surgery at UCSF and PWN cofounder – I’ve seen several patients recently who illustrate one of the basic,
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: San Francisco – Friday, December 5, 2025 – Pituitary World News announced the launch of Adrenal World News, a new e-magazine dedicated to raising awareness of adrenal conditions which affect approximately 11 to 12 million people worldwide. Adrenal World News operates as a subsidiary of Pituitary World News
Oxytocin is classically known for its role in labor and breastfeeding; however, a growing body of literature has demonstrated oxytocin’s role in several physiologic domains both in animal models and humans. Oxytocin, in fact, regulates metabolism, mood, social functioning, sexual function, and bone and muscular health.
There is growing interest in the use of cortisol pumps to treat patients with adrenal insufficiency, though most physicians in the US lack experience in this area. Dr. Lewis Blevins caught up with Dr. Naila Goldenberg at The Endocrine Society Meeting in San Francisco, California, in July 2025.
Dr. Lewis Blevins caught up with Dr. Francesca Galbiati at The Endocrine Society Meeting in San Francisco, California in July 2025. In this video she reviews her work relating to the effects of intranasal oxytocin on sex steroid levels in obese patients.
Dr. Lewis Blevins talks with Dr. Iacopo Chiodini at The Endocrine Society Meeting in San Francisco, California to discuss his presentation illustrating the benefits of adrenalectomy in patients with MACS. In this video, capturing the presentation of data, they also discuss the need for studies to address the medical management of patients with MACS.
A new book release on Pituitary Adenomas from Pituitary World News offers an expert’s perspective on pituitary tumors and sheds light on the signs and science surrounding these conditions.
The Pituitary Grand Rounds and Round Table discussions series offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn and inform. See for yourself in these videos.
This captivating conversation offers an intimate look at how endocrine fellows train on pituitary disorders and their confidence in managing these conditions post-fellowship.
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.