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- noun medicine
excessive production ofcortisol in the body
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The net effects are hypothyroidism, hypercortisolism, and decreased sexual function.
An Evolutionary Model of Depression, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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The second is a form of familial non-neoplasmic Cushing's syndrome, hypercortisolism.
Yet Another Data Point Zoe Brain 2006
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Conclusions: Previous hypercortisolism may predispose GH-treated,
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Current Issue Webb, S. M., Mo, D., Lamberts, S. W. J., Melmed, S 2010
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Mifepristone is a rapidly effective treatment of hypercortisolism, but requires close monitoring of potentially severe hypokalemia, hypertension, and clinical signs of adrenal insufficiency.
Interview: Corcept Therapeutics CFO on Corlux Phase 3 Results - Seeking Alpha 2010
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Clinical decision making for patients with suspect hypercortisolism involves a complex diagnostic assessment.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Current Issue Boscaro, M., Arnaldi, G. 2009
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Wong ML, Kling MA, Munson PJ, Listwak S, Licinio J, et al. (2000) Pronounced and sustained central hypernoradrenergic function in major depression with melancholic features: relation to hypercortisolism and corticotropin-releasing hormone.
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Yana Ilin et al. 2009
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Gamma-hydroxybutyrate reduces both withdrawal syndrome and hypercortisolism in severe abstinent alcoholics: an open study vs. diazepam
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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Gamma-hydroxybutyrate reduces both withdrawal syndrome and hypercortisolism in severe abstinent alcoholics: an open study vs. diazepam
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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List goals of treatment of adrenocorticotropic hormone-independent hypercortisolism
Medscape Headlines 2008
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Screening patients for hypercortisolism with a 2-day, low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (0.5 mg of dexamethasone by mouth every 6 hours followed by measurement of serum cortisol at 9: 00 a.m. 2 days after the first dose), may identify hypercortisolism in 10\% of patients who have both T-scores of -2.5 or less and vertebral fractures.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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