Adrenal World News

06/12/2026

Discover more about your adrenal glands!

Each layer has a unique function: aldosterone regulates salt and water balance, cortisol manages stress and immunity, androgens produce s*x hormones, and epinephrine triggers the stress response.

06/10/2026

Feeling off? Here are 5 symptoms to chat about with your endocrinologist! Your health matters, so let's stay informed together.

06/05/2026

An important note by Dr. Lewis S. Blevins, Jr., Medical Director, California Center for Pituitary Disorder and Co-Founder, Pituitary World News.

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06/04/2026

In today’s podcast, Dr. Blevins and I discuss the health insurance landscape as it relates to medication, tests, and procedure approvals and denials. Dr. Blevins gives us an unfiltered look at what it is like to deal with these challenges and their effects on the practice of medicine and medical decision-making.

Information, news, resources and insights from the world's leading experts on specific pituitary conditions and treatments, including research and clinical trials.

06/03/2026

Cushing’s Syndrome vs. Cushing’s Disease — What’s the Difference?

Cushing’s syndrome is the umbrella term for any condition caused by prolonged exposure to excess cortisol, regardless of the source. That source may be a tumor in the body or external. This medication-induced form is called exogenous Cushing’s syndrome and is actually the most common overall.

Cushing’s disease is a specific type of Cushing’s syndrome. It occurs when a benign pituitary tumor (adenoma) produces too much ACTH, which in turn signals the adrenal glands to overproduce cortisol. It is the most common cause of endogenous (internally produced) hypercortisolism.

06/02/2026

Once-daily evening osilodrostat may restore circadian cortisol rhythm and improve sleep

Once-daily evening osilodrostat may restore circadian cortisol rhythm and improve sleep From Lewis S. Blevins Jr., MD – PWN co-founder and medical

06/01/2026

A couple of recent publications in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism illustrate the benefit benefits of this medication.

From Lewis Blevins, MD - Mitotane has been employed to treat patients with adrenocortical carcinoma since about 1960. I’ve treated a number of patients

05/27/2026

Receiving news about a tumor, whether it's cancerous or not, can be understandably overwhelming.

At Adrenal World News, we're here to support both adrenal patients and medical professionals with helpful resources and information.

You’re not alone on this journey!

05/26/2026

If you’re navigating life with a pituitary or adrenal condition, we’re here for you!

Our mission is to create a supportive community where we can share knowledge and raise awareness of both pituitary and adrenal conditions. Let’s journey together!

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05/21/2026

Pituitary and adrenal patients often go years before getting a diagnosis. That's why Pituitary World News and Adrenal World News are striving to spread awareness and educate both patients and professionals about these conditions.

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