Behind the Cortisol Trend: Misinformation Could Drive Unnecessary Testing

Study: Adrenal function recovery seen in most Cushing's cases...

Most people with Cushing’s syndrome see their adrenal function recover after first-line surgery to remove disease-causing tumors, even though it may take several months or years, according to a study that also showed a younger age at diagnosis was linked to faster adrenal recovery. “The recovery rate of adrenal function after successful surgery as first-line treatment in patients with Cushing’s syndrome is high,” the researchers wrote. “In case …

Behind the Cortisol Trend: Misinformation Could Drive Unnecessary Testing

Clinicians warn that patients asking for cortisol tests may be driven by misinformation. Medscape Medical News