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,
For Professionals
This section offers content specifically designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals wishing to learn and share experiences with pituitary disease.
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.
Big News for Acromegaly: Crinetics Announces FDA Approval of PALSONIFY™
September 26, 2025
Crinetics announced today that the FDA has approved PALSONIFY™, the first once-daily oral therapy to treat acromegaly. The company announced the drug will be available in early October.
Dr. Naila Goldenberg speaks about Adrenal Insufficiency and her experiences with cortisol pumps
August 12, 2025
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.
Pituitary Grand Rounds Episode 8: Acromegaly Insights — A Case Discussion with Two Physicians and Their Fellows
April 14, 2025
This captivating conversation offers an intimate look at how endocrine fellows train on pituitary disorders and their confidence in managing these conditions post-fellowship.
The history of Cushing’s disease: a controversial tale.
April 1, 2025
From the desk of PWN cofounder Lewis S. Blevins Jr. M.D. – I’ve always been fascinated with the history of medicine. It’s one of the things that led me to this profession in the first
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
If you care for people with AVP-D (Diabetes Insipidus), please participate in this survey
February 23, 2025
We are please to help with the distribution of this Healthcare Professional Survey on AVP-Deficiency. If you are HCP please participate in this important initiative. There are five short sections and you will only be
Pituitary Grand Rounds, Episode 5: Management of Craniopharyngiomas.
November 21, 2024
In what he calls his passion in an ever-evolving field, world renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Sandeep Kunwar presents a rational approach for the management of Craniopharyngiomas. He focuses on all aspects of this procedure.
Pituitary Grand Rounds, Episode 4: Pituitary Surgery In The Cavernous Sinus
November 19, 2024
This excerpt from our presentation on pituitary surgery focuses on surgery in the cavernous sinus and procedure issues, benefits, and risks.
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.
Don’t miss this state-of-the-art review and information exchange
August 16, 2024
For more details and registration click here Overview This course provides endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, and other providers who care for patients with pituitary disorders with a review and update of the more controversial encountered problems in
New Book on Cushing’s: a comprehensive guide to understanding a devastating disease
June 27, 2024
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Cushing’s, by Lewis S. Blevins, Jr., MD, communicates ideas regarding this complex disorder that have been attained after years of evaluation and management of patients with hypercortisolism.