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Corcept Therapeutics Announces Commencement of Next Phase 3 Study ...  -  24 Mar 2008
CNNMoney.comCORLUX, is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of the psychotic features of psychotic depression and Cushing's Syndrome.

CLINT SADDLES UP TO THANK HOSPITAL TEAM  -  Mar 19, 2008
thisisgloucestershire.co.uk,The tumour had caused Cushing's syndrome - an elevated amount of cortisol in his blood which, if left untreated, could have killed him.

Just who is an endocrinologist?  -  Mar 12, 2008
Jamaica Gleaner,Over- or under-production of pituitary hormones may cause infertility, disorders of menstruation, and growth and Cushing's Syndrome.

Corcept Therapeutics Announces $25.3 Million Private Equity Financing  -  Mar 17, 2008
CNNMoney.com...which will begin enrollment shortly, to conduct a clinical trial for CORLUX for the treatment of Cushing's Syndrome, to conduct clinical trials to

New Treatment Strategy For Crohn's Disease Shows Promise  -  Mar 3, 2008
Medical News Today,Prolonged exposure can induce Cushing's Syndrome and therefore an increased risk of mortality. This alternative treatment, combined immunosuppression,

Glucocorticoids and fatty acid metabolism in humans: fuelling fat ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
Journal of Endocrinology...and many of the manifestations of glucocorticoid excess (Cushing's syndrome) are predictable on the basis of their acute effects to raise blood pressure

Corcept to Reap $25.3M from Private Equity Financing  -  Mar 17, 2008
Genetic Engineering News (press release),The firm will also tap into the funding to conduct the first clinical trial of Corlux in Cushing's syndrome and to evaluate the management of weight gain

Your horse's life-sustaining endocrine system works in wondrous ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
EquiSearch.com,Diseases: Equine Cushing's syndrome (also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction) occurs when feedback signals from other glands begin to fail,

Skin-Lightening Cremes Sold On Black Market Have Serious Health Risks  -  20 Feb 2008
Medical News Today,Tentatively, a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome was proposed. Cushing's syndrome results from excess levels of steroid hormones in the blood,

UK doctors warn against illegal skin whitening creams  -  Feb 14, 2008
Xinhua,Doctors originally diagnosed it was a disorder called Cushing's syndrome. But blood tests turned up no sign of excess levels of two hormones that are the

Doctors sound warning about skin-lightening creams  -  Feb 14, 2008
AFPPhysicians initially believed she had a disorder called Cushing's syndrome, caused by the adrenal or pituitary glands. But blood tests turned up no sign of

Warning over illegal skin bleach  -  Feb 14, 2008
BBC News,Doctors diagnosed her with Cushing's syndrome, which is caused by high levels of steroid hormones such as cortisol in the blood.

Doctors warn against illegal skin whitening creams  -  Feb 15, 2008
InTheNews.co.uk,After she denied taking illicit drugs the doctors originally diagnosed Cushing's syndrome - a condition that results from excess levels of steroid hormones

What are the different types of diabetes?  -  Jan 27, 2008
TamilStar.com,Diabetes can also result from other hormonal disturbances, such as excessive growth hormone production (acromegaly) and Cushing's syndrome.

Obesity: Causes, Types and Treatment of Obesity  -  Feb 5, 2008
American Chronicle,These include hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, depression, and certain neurological problems that can lead to overeating. Also, drugs such as steroids

DJ DGAP-News: Vyteris Holdings, Inc.: VYTERIS ANNOUNCES FIRST ...  -  Jan 29, 2008
Finanztreff,Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN

Couple deny horse cruelty  -  Jan 22, 2008
Norwich Evening News,She also told how the horse had an underlying incurable illness of the pituitary gland called Cushing's syndrome, diagnosed by staff at Redwings.

Pituitary cases hard to diagnose  -  29 Dec 2007
Ventura County Star,He says This is the guy you need to talk to,'" said Cornish, who ultimately was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, a disease of the adrenal glands that can

Corcept starts pivotal Cushing's syndrome study  -  Dec 20, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),Corcept Therapeutics has initiated Phase III trial with Corlux, a cortisol receptor antagonist, for the treatment of endogenous Cushing's syndrome.

CORT: Begins Ph III Trial of CORLUX for Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome  -  Dec 19, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (CORT) announced the commencement of its Phase 3 trial with CORLUX for the treatment of endogenous Cushing's Syndrome.

Corcept Therapeutics Announces Commencement of a Phase 3 Trial for ...  -  Dec 19, 2007
CNNMoney.comIn July 2007, the Company announced the receipt of Orphan Drug Designation for CORLUX for the treatment of endogenous Cushing's Syndrome.

Surgery May Improve Symptoms in Subclinical Cushing's Syndrome  -  Dec 12, 2007
MedPage Today,They identified nine patients who had subclinical Cushing's syndrome (defined as patients with an adrenal incidentaloma and median serum cortisol of 2.0

Get Wonderful Information on Cushings Syndrome  -  Dec 2, 2007
American Chronicle,Cushing's syndrome (also called hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism) is an endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood from a

Patient's Symptoms Of Cushing's Disease Beginning To Abate After ...  -  Nov 29, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),He recognized the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome and immediately ordered a series of tests and scans. When a tumor was found on Harrington's pituitary gland

Wedgwood Introduces Peppermint- and Alfalfa-Flavored Pergolide ...  -  Dec 3, 2007
Earthtimes,Equine veterinarians also prescribe the drug for horses with equine Cushing's Syndrome, to prevent the type of painful laminitis that ultimately resulted in

Studies Show Effectiveness of EUFLEXXA(TM) in Treating Knee ...  -  Dec 10, 2007
Earthtimes,Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN

corcept therapeutics announces third quarter 2007 results  -  Nov 8, 2007
CNNMoney.com...(fda) that the fda has opened the investigational new drug application (ind) for corlux® for the treatment of cushing's syndrome. in july 2007,

in the clinic - dr. robyn houlden, md, studies several common ...  -  Nov 14, 2007
Insider Medicine,...studies the symptoms of six common endocrine problems: acromegaly, cushing's syndrome, addison's disease, grave's disease, insulinoma,

national survey shows most women are not satisfied with their ...  -  Nov 12, 2007
Earthtimes,...other products include acthrel(r) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of cushing's syndrome and desmopressin

open mouths, open minds  -  Oct 31, 2007
Valley Advocate,...it's not difficult to find serious grievances from fat patients. on one new blog, first, do no harm, a woman with cushing's syndrome, a muscle-wasting

ats pharmaceuticals, a division of auriga laboratories, launches ...  -  Oct 31, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),...manifestations of cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria in some patients. the following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently

Screening for Reversible Osteoporosis: Is Cortisol a Culprit?  -  Oct 15, 2007
Annals of Internal MedicineNieman L. The dexamethasone-suppressed corticotropin-releasing hormone test for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome: what have we learned in 14 years?

Bikers to cruise for awareness  -  Oct 12, 2007
Red and Black,..."John's Ride 2007" is a charity motorcycle ride to generate public awareness of Cushing's Syndrome, said Donna Sellars, founder of the ride and mother to

FDA clears Samaritan for Phase II study  -  Sep 19, 2007
Pharmaceutical Business ReviewBy Staff Writer Samaritan can now proceed with its proposed Phase II clinical study of Cushing's syndrome SP-6300's efficacy in patients experiencing

Expression of vasopressin receptors in ACTH-independent ...  -  Oct 11, 2007
Journal of EndocrinologyCortisol secretion in ACTH-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (AIMAH) causing Cushing's syndrome can be controlled by illegitimate receptors.

Introducing Strativa Pharmaceuticals  -  Sep 28, 2007
CNNMoney.comReports on new onset diabetes, worsening of pre-existing diabetes, overt Cushing's Syndrome (which may be characterized by weight gain in the midsection or

Healthy Horses: Endocrine System Function and Flaws  -  Sep 25, 2007
TheHorse.com,Although it is often referred to as Cushing's syndrome (a term borrowed from human medicine), PPID is the preferred label because the disease effects a

Ferring Announces $10000 Grand Prize Winner of 2007 My Little ...  -  Oct 15, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN

Aptivus(R) (tipranavir) Capsules Granted Full Approval by the US FDA  -  Oct 5, 2007
Earthtimes.org,Concomitant use of APTIVUS/r and fluticasone propionate may produce systemic corticosteroid side effects, including Cushing's syndrome and adrenal

The Adrenal Glands  -  Sep 28, 2007
WSOCtv.com,Overproduction of cortisol can lead to the development of Cushing's syndrome, a condition characterized by obesity, high blood pressure, high glucose levels

Cushing's is serious ailment  -  10 Sep 2007
Henderson Gleaner,Canine Cushing's syndrome, or CCS, is a serious and complex condition in which the adrenal glands overproduce. Humans can have the same problem.

Corcept Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results  -  Aug 13, 2007
CNNMoney.comIn July 2007, we received Orphan Drug Designation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CORLUX for the treatment of Cushing's Syndrome.

Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain?  -  Aug 28, 2007
MayoClinic.comMedical conditions that can decrease BMR or alter your muscle-to-fat ratio include hypothyroidism and Cushing's syndrome. A doctor can test for such

New Ferring-Commissioned Report on Trends in Managed Care Coverage ...  -  Aug 23, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN

Georgetown University and Samaritan sign exclusive licensing ...  -  10 Aug 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),Cushing's syndrome, sometimes called ``hypercortisolism,'' is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the

'Bubbly, happy' councillor dies  -  10 Aug 2007
icBerkshire,Mrs Bingham was diagnosed with the hormonal disorder, Cushing's Syndrome some time ago and she was subsequently found to have a tumour in the adrenal gland,

Samaritan Pharma Signs Licensing Agreement With Georgetown ...  -  Aug 8, 2007
RTT News,The company specified that the cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the stress

Stress and weight gain: Is there a connection?  -  Jul 25, 2007
MayoClinic.comIt is true that prolonged exposure to very high levels of cortisol — such as due to Cushing's syndrome — can result in weight gain. Cushing's syndrome is a

Cushing's survivor hopes to make others aware of illness  -  Jul 16, 2007
Shreveport Times,According to the National Institutes of Health, Cushing's disease is a form of Cushing's syndrome — caused by the overproduction of cortisol over a long

Got a question for Dr. David Gordon?  -  Aug 7, 2007
OCRegister,...is when a pet's immune system is not yet fully developed, as in puppies, or in pets that have debilitating diseases like Cushing's syndrome or cancer.

Georgia Reproductive Specialists Participates in Largest-Ever In ...  -  Aug 2, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN

New Aptivus and Viramune Data Presented at the 2007 International ...  -  Jul 23, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Concomitant use of APTIVUS/ritonavir and fluticasone propionate may produce systemic corticosteroid side effects, including Cushing's syndrome and adrenal

Glucocorticoids and Obesity  -  Jul 12, 2007
TheHorse.com,..."Circumstances under which individuals might be influenced by the action of excess glucocorticoids include Cushing's syndrome, the administration of

18-year mystery is real sickener  -  Jul 16, 2007
York Press,But now Sharon Wilson, who suffers from Cushing's syndrome, lung disease, diabetes and multiple sclerosis, says she can not bear it any longer.

Presence of Multiple Carcinoid Tumorlets in Lung Linked to Good ...  -  Jul 13, 2007
Cancerpage.com,Two had Cushing's syndrome. Ten patients (58.8%) had suspected pulmonary metastases, of whom seven had a history of cancer. Three patients had intrathoracic

Boehringer Ingelheim Initiates SPRING Study of Aptivus(R ...  -  Jun 14, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Concomitant use of APTIVUS/ritonavir and fluticasone propionate may produce systemic corticosteroid side effects, including Cushing's syndrome and adrenal

FDA Approves Ferring Pharmaceuticals' Endometrin for Luteal Phase ...  -  Jun 22, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN

Doug's fight for veterans of nuclear testing  -  Jun 12, 2007
Spalding Guardian,...suffers from bone spurs and in 1977 lost daughter Gill when she was just 13 to a rare form of cancer called Cushing's Syndrome, something he believes

Experimental Drug Improves Glycemic Control, Lipids in Type 2 ...  -  04 Jun 2007
DG NewsDr. Welles noted that ketoconazole, a racemic combination of two enantiomers, has been used to treat cortisol excess in patients with Cushing's syndrome,

Pergolide Gourmeds  -  May 24, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),But equine veterinarians also prescribe the drug for horses with equine Cushing's Syndrome to prevent the type of painful laminitis that ultimately resulted

FDA Pulls Drug Harmful to Humans, Horse Owners Upset  -  May 9, 2007
WJACtv.com,The drug Pergolide, although unsafe for humans treating Parkinson's, was used to treat horses with Cushing's Syndrome.

Cushings drug for horses likely to remain  -  May 12, 2007
Horsetalk,...pergolide remains available to treat Cushing's Syndrome in horses until a new animal drug application is approved for that use," the statement said.

Singapore Health Sciences Authority Alerts Consumers To An Illegal ...  -  May 31, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Prolonged use without medical supervision can cause serious adverse effects such as hypertension, blood sugar disorders, osteoporosis and Cushing's syndrome

Mid-Valley horse owners help avert crisis  -  May 18, 2007
Salem Statesman Journal,Veterinarians have been using Pergolide for years to treat horses with a pituitary dysfunction known as Cushing's Syndrome. The drug doesn't cure the equine

Pergolide: FDA to Allow Compounding From Bulk  -  May 11, 2007
TheHorse.com,...parties to ensure that pergolide remains available to treat Cushing's Syndrome in horses until a new animal drug application is approved for that use.

Reaching out to children carers  -  May 21, 2007
ic Newcastle.co.uk,The family, from Crawcrook, Gateshead, have suffered a string of medical setbacks over the past few years - Jenny was struck with Cushing's syndrome,

What's Wrong with Doctors  -  May 11, 2007
The New York Review of BooksEventually, he was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, a condition in which the adrenal glands overproduce steroid hormone. No matter what his doctors did,

Seven Common Myths About Osteoporosis  -  May 8, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,..."Certain kidney diseases, vitamin D deficiency, some hormonal diseases such as some thyroid disorders, Cushing's syndrome, individuals who are treated with

Lotus Blossom Consulting Teams Up With Ferring Pharmaceuticals To ...  -  May 7, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and generic

Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The ...  -  May 18, 2007
Focus (subscription)Newell-Price J, Trainer P, Besser M, Grossman A: The diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and pseudo-Cushing's states.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding May Be Best Evaluated by Menopausal Status  -  Apr 17, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Menorrhagia is reported in women with subclinical or overt hypothyroidism and Cushing's syndrome. Uterine causes for abnormal uterine bleeding include

New Book 'Laminitis and Founder: Prevention and Treatment' Offers ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
Equestrianmag.com,...or founder as it is commonly called, or if you are concerned about forms of laminitis caused by Cushing's Syndrome and other endocrine problems,

Ferring Reports on ENDOMETRIN(R) Presentations at Pacific Coast ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN

Disease Underlies Hatfield-McCoy Feud  -  Apr 10, 2007
Wyoming News,Ohio, said he had never heard talk of the disease although he has been diagnosed with a different adrenal gland problem _ Cushing's syndrome.

Disease Underlies Hatfield-McCoy Feud  -  Apr 5, 2007
Forbes,Ohio, said he had never heard talk of the disease although he has been diagnosed with a different adrenal gland problem - Cushing's syndrome.

Disease Underlies Hatfield-McCoy Feud  -  Apr 6, 2007
Today's THV,...of Waverly, Ohio, said he had never heard talk of the disease although he has been diagnosed with a different adrenal gland problem, Cushing's syndrome.

Disease underlies Hatfield-McCoy feud  -  Apr 5, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Ohio, said he had never heard talk of the disease although he has been diagnosed with a different adrenal gland problem — Cushing's syndrome.

Disease at Root of McCoy Feuding  -  Apr 6, 2007
International News Service,Ohio, said he had never heard talk of the disease although he has been diagnosed with a different adrenal gland problem -- Cushing's syndrome.

Disease Underlies Hatfield-McCoy Feud  -  Apr 5, 2007
phillyBurbs.com,Ohio, said he had never heard talk of the disease although he has been diagnosed with a different adrenal gland problem , Cushing's syndrome.

Disease underlies Hatfield-McCoy feud  -  Apr 5, 2007
Denver Post,...of Waverly, Ohio, said he had never heard talk of the disease although he has been diagnosed with a different adrenal gland problem—Cushing's syndrome.

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