Abstract | Primary treatment of acromegaly with high-dose ...The first-line treatment for acromegaly is transsphenoidal surgery. In approximately 50% of patients, however, a cure is not possible with surgery and alternatives are needed. Somatostatin analog therapy is the recommended first-line ... Continue reading
Pituitary Foundation accused of mistreating membersA news article published on the Guardian Newspaper site today: “The Pituitary Foundation is being investigated for alleged breaches of data protection rules following a complaint from a former member” ... Continue reading
University Health System Blog » Blog Archive » Acromegaly: What is it?Acromegaly occurs when a benign tumor develops on the pituitary gland, causing the body to grow uncontrollably and forcing it to secrete excessive amounts of growth hormone. Angus has seen several specialists to help treat her condition ... Continue reading
Synapse Magazine Blog: Documentary on acromegaly airs on TLC March 14Acromegaly occurs when a benign tumor develops on the pituitary gland, causing the body to grow uncontrollably and forcing it to secrete excessive amounts of growth hormone. Michael Jakoby, M.D., an endocrinologist who practiced with ... Continue reading
PipelineReview.com - Biotech News & Online Store - Initiation of ...PipelineReview.com is the Biotech News Center and Online Store of La Merie Business Intelligence focused on Research and Development in the Biopharmaceutical Industry, Initiation of Two Phase II Studies with Ipsen's Proprietary BIM ... Continue reading
Acromegaly Ramblings: Acromegaly, Andre the Giant, and me!I have a very rare disease called acromegaly. The reason I'm posting about this is there's very little information regarding personal experiences with acromegaly. I feel like I have to put myself out there to offer information on the ... Continue reading
Michael Muir Died (Mike Muir) « Acromegaly DiaryMike, as many of you will know had Acromegaly, later in November 2009 he was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, which was also found to have already spread to his liver. Acromegaly makes us more susceptible to cancers, and Mike did ask ... Continue reading
Acromegaly Is Associated with an Increased Prevalence of Colonic ...Wassenaar MJ, Cazemier M, Biermasz NR, et al. Acromegaly Is Associated with an Increased Prevalence of Colonic Diverticula: A Case-Control Study. [JOURNAL ARTICLE] J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 Mar 9. Abstract | Full Citation | Publisher ... Continue reading
Acromegaly Bloggers: Tune in to TLC Sunday 8/7cA heart-breaking look at individuals suffering with Acromegaly, a rare condition that causes the body to grow uncontrollably. These modern-day giants exhibit amazing bravery and determination to lead normal lives. ... Continue reading
Features at Diagnosis of 324 Patients With Acromegaly Did Not ...Traditionally, acromegaly evaded diagnosis until in its clinically obvious later stages when treatment is more difficult. Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines) Continue reading
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