From Lewis S Blevins, Jr. M.D. – Long-term follow-up of patients with pituitary disorders is essential for many reasons. Firstly, those patients who have been rendered disease-free are always at risk for recurrence. While long-term
For Professionals
This section offers content specifically designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals wishing to learn and share experiences with pituitary disease.
Pseudo Cushing’s syndrome: a discussion and a case study
November 30, 2022
In today’s podcasts, Dr. Blevins talks about the genesis of pseudo Cushing’s syndrome and illustrates a fascinating case of pseudo Cushing’s syndrome due to alcohol ingestion.
Acromegaly: clinical insights in a new book
November 16, 2022
This book, edited by world-renowned clinicians and editors Dr. Manish Aghi and Dr. Lewis Blevins, delivers a guide to medical decision-making on diagnosing and treating acromegaly.
Another opportunity to share your opinion
September 12, 2022
COR2ED is an independent medical education company based in Europe. They have partnered with a scientific committee comprising endocrinologists, nurses, and patient advocacy groups (WAPO and INCA) to develop two surveys to explore the injection
Stanford study reports unprecedented success in cavernous sinus medial wall resection in patients with acromegaly; here’s another point of view
July 5, 2022
A commentary from Lewis S. Blevins Jr. M.D. – Dr. Lewis Blevins reviews a recent article published by Mohyeldin and others from Stanford University in Scientific Reports.
Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery: UCSF Case Studies
June 22, 2022
From Dr. Ezequiel (Eze) Goldschmidt and UCSF Health Medconnection a collection of minimally invasive skull base surgery cases. UCSF’s Ezequiel (Eze) Goldschmidt, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques, including the endoscopic endonasal
The remarkable case of a giant pituitary adenoma
February 25, 2022
From the University of California, San Francisco, (UCSF) MedConnection comes a fascinating article about a patient with a giant pituitary adenoma removed via endoscopic endonasal surgery.
A case of a pituitary lesion (hemangiopericytoma)
February 21, 2022
In this podcast oriented to physicians, Dr. Lewis Blevins talks about a case of a patient with a pituitary lesion called a hemangiopericytoma invasive in the right cavernous sinus. Although the content is technical, patients and other interested parties may find the discussion interesting.
Recorlev®
February 18, 2022
In today’s podcast directed to physicians, PWN co-founder Dr. Lewis Blevins discusses the drug Recolev® (levoketoconazole) recently approved by the FDA to treat endogenous Cushing’s Syndrome.
Central hypothyroidism
December 29, 2021
In this podcast directed to physicians, Dr. Lewis Blevins shares his vast experience of 30 years treating patients with central hypothyroidism.
The postoperative evaluation and management of patients with hypercortisolism
October 12, 2021
Dr. Lewis Blevins’ discussion on the postoperative evaluation and management of patients with hypercortisolism is technical and directed to physicians, but we encourage everyone to listen to it.
Critical insights on Diabetes Insipidus
September 20, 2021
PODCAST: Dr. Blevins takes an in-depth look at Diabetes Insipidus with a specific focus on diagnostic testing. In this podcast, you will be hearing about the risks and benefits of treatment and a detailed review
Webinar: The complexities of hormone levels and symptoms of pituitary conditions
August 5, 2021
Two outstanding informational webinars were made available to Pituitary World News by Dr. Lewis Blevins, co-founder and medical director of the California Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF Medical Center. These webinars are designed primarily