Directory of Cushing's Syndrome Resources

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Cushing's syndrome or hypercortisolism is an endocrine disorder caused by excessive levels of the endogenous corticosteroid hormone cortisol. It may also be induced iatrogenically by treatment with exogenous corticosteroids for other medical conditions.

Resources in This Category

• Cushing's Help and Support

  http://www.cushings-help.com/
  Non-profit organization providing information, news, and education to individuals with cushing's as well as other diseases of the pituitary glands. Includes a message board.

• Cushing's Support and Research Foundation

  http://www.csrf.net/
  Non-profit organization provides information for patients on the medical aspects of Cushing's via newsletters. They also help put people in contact with one another.

• Cushing's Syndrome

  http://pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu/cushings.htm
  Describes this hormonal disorder in relation to cortisol. Provides causes, tests, how it's diagnosed, and resources. From Neuroendocrine Clinical Center.

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• Home > Health > Medicine > Medical Specialties > Endocrinology

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