The goal of the treatment of Cushing's syndrome is rapid normalization of the negative metabolic effects and biochemical abnormalities associated with the disorder. Treatment is ultimately ...

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 ...

In addition to Cushing's syndrome, relacorilant is being investigated for its potential use in treating various cancers, including ovarian, adrenal and prostate cancer. Corcept holds proprietary ...

Corcept Therapeutics submitted a new drug application to the Food and Drug Administration for its treatment of hypercortisolism, or Cushing's syndrome, a hormonal disorder that occurs when the body ...

In addition to background information about Cushing syndrome, its symptoms and how a blood test can help spot the condition, the site offers an “excess cortisol checklist” and a provider ...