For Professionals
This section offers content specifically designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals wishing to learn and share experiences with pituitary disease.
Big News for Acromegaly: Crinetics Announces FDA Approval of PALSONIFY™
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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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.
Pituitary Grand Rounds, episode 3: disorders of cortisol secretion related to adrenal conditions
Episode 3 of Pituitary Grand Rounds explores cortisol disorders tied to adrenal issues and diagnostic challenges.