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August 2010 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Insulinomas and adrenocortical tumors are common in older ferrets, diagnosed with blood tests and ultrasounds, and treated with medications or surgery.
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
16 citations
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August 2007 in “Histopathology” A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
20 citations
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July 1998 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry International Journal of Laboratory Medicine” A man's adrenal insufficiency was caused by a pituitary tumor linked to kidney cancer.
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January 2013 Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
29 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The cat had a pituitary tumor causing hormone imbalance and related health issues.
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March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare case of Cushing syndrome was successfully treated with one-sided adrenal gland removal, suggesting personalized treatment is important.
April 2026 in “UNC Libraries” Pulsed electric field treatment may help shrink untreated liver tumors.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Pulsed electric field treatment may help the immune system fight liver tumors.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
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April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab significantly reduced cancer in a young woman with adrenocortical carcinoma.
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January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.
10 citations
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December 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
40 citations
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May 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Chronic stress can reduce skin pigmentation.
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Serum steroid profiling, especially 11-deoxycortisol, helps distinguish between adrenocortical carcinoma and adenoma, considering sex and functional status.
October 2021 in “Acta Scientific Medical Sciences” A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.
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January 2008 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
34 citations
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October 2011 in “Pathology Research International” Behçet's Disease may be caused by genetic and environmental factors leading to abnormal immune responses, and stress management and new treatments could improve patient outcomes.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
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August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
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April 2015 in “Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” Effective symptom management in IBD improves quality of life and prevents complications.
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August 1967 in “JAMA” The rapid corticotropin test is a quick and simple way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
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January 2009 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Oral pigmentation can be a sign of Addison's disease.
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.