Cushing syndrome occurs due to abnormally high levels of cortisol, which is commonly related to steroid use. Symptoms include weight gain, thinning skin, fluid retention, and stretch marks ...

Salivary cortisol measurements are particularly useful to investigate cyclical Cushing's syndrome. At least partial autonomy of cortisol production (either direct from the adrenal cortex or ...

Cushing syndrome is caused by long-term exposure to high cortisol levels. Diagnosing the cause can help determine the type of treatment needed. Lifestyle changes can also help with symptoms.

The following is a summary of “Identification of hypertension subtypes using microRNA profiles and machine learning,” ...

Doctors may refer to high cortisol as Cushing syndrome or hypercortisolism. Everyone has high cortisol from time to time, and levels vary throughout the day. It’s part of your body’s natural ...

Older age was tied to a higher prevalence of 10 comorbidities among a group of 608 people with Cushing’s disease. Younger age was associated with most hallmark features of Cushing’s disease.

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