LOS ANGELES — Three widely available serum steroid precursor measurements are highly predictive for diagnosing adrenal cortical carcinoma and are also useful to differentiate patients with subtypes of ...

Researchers from Kyushu University's Faculty of Medical Sciences report on new insights into the mechanisms of how adrenal gland tumors are formed. The team identified a new type of tumor cell ...

Adrenal hypoplasia congenita (AHC) is a rare X‐linked condition marked by an underdeveloped adrenal cortex and a spectrum of endocrine anomalies, most notably primary adrenal insufficiency and ...

New research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology suggests that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection can directly target and cause cellular damage to the ...

Patients with primary adrenal insufficiency had a higher risk for all-cause mortality than the general population or control individuals without the condition, with cardiovascular disease being a ...

If your primary doctor suspects adrenal insufficiency, you’ll need to see an endocrinologist to begin the diagnosis process. Adrenal insufficiency is a condition of the adrenal glands. It happens when ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Of adults who underwent an adrenalectomy for mild autonomous cortisol secretion, 54.4% developed adrenal ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...

Symptoms of stage 4 adrenal gland cancer vary from person to person. The disease may affect hormone production, which can cause symptoms such as changes in menstruation or hair growth. As the tumor ...