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Alternative Treatments For Cushings Syndrome - Articles
Cushing's syndrome
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm
Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism," it is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. An estimated 10 to 15 of every million people are affected each year.
What are the symptoms?
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FDA Approves Korlym for Patients with Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome
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Medline Plus
Posted
Mon 20 Feb 2012 8:11am
FDA approves Korlym for patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome
Today, Korlym (mifepristone) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to control high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) in adults with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome. This drug was approved for use in patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome ...
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OBESITY (OVER WEIGHT) AND HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT WITH HOMEOPATHY.
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Dr. Fasil M.
Posted
Sat 14 Jan 2012 5:32am
Obesity represents a complex relationship between genetic,
psychological, metabolic, lifestyle and socioeconomic cultural factors. It is
one of the most alarming medical conditions to affect a woman. Obesity in the
recent times has taken the status of a global epidemic, posing as a universal
threat cutting across bound ...
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Last chance to vote for My Battle With Cushing’s Syndrome blog!
by
Kristin Wall
Posted
Tue 08 Dec 2009 10:16am
The People’s Choice Health Bloggers competition ends in one week on Dec. 15th - so there’s still time for you to cast your vote for My Battle With Cushing’s Syndrome blog. Each and every vote counts! It only takes a minute (your vote will be counted whether or not you choose to leave a comment). Click here to vote!
For those of you who hav ...
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Thank you for voting for My Battle With Cushing’s Syndrome
by
Kristin Wall
Posted
Thu 29 Oct 2009 11:04pm
I’d like to thank everyone who has taken a few moments out of their busy schedules to vote for my blog in the HealthBloggers People’s Choice Awards - your comments are touching. It’s because I have the support from all of you that I’m able to have the strength to preserve in my battle with Cushing’s. So thank you.
The competition runs until De ...
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ADHD Alternative Treatment: Finding Out What Really Works
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Dr. Rory S.


Posted
Tue 10 Feb 2009 10:15am
1 Comment
Last night we kicked off the inaugural ADHD Family Teleseminars by talking about ADHD Alternative Treatments. If not the most frequently requested topic, it is definitely amongst the top 2 or 3, especially by parents of children with ADHD.
No matter where you stand on the medication debate, considering alternative treatments is critical to su ...
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New FDA-approved alternative treatment for treatment-resistant depression
by
Dr. John Z.
Posted
Fri 10 Oct 2008 1:03pm
MUSC.edu - Millions of patients with treatment-resistant clinical depression, who have struggled for years with disability and how to cope with their condition, now have an alternative treatment option that could help them lead more productive and successful lives.
The NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy system, developed by N ...
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