A typical dictionary definition of “Pituitary gland” reads something like: The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is a small ductless gland of the endocrine system that secretes hormones directly …

Tara Cummins, a pituitary patient in Klamath Falls, Oregon, says she’s at her wits’ end because the medication she depends on, Humatrope, is being discontinued by pharmaceutical giant Eli …

The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as “The Master Gland.” From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid …

Pituitary disorders and pituitary tumors are deemed disabling conditions under Section 9.00 – Endocrine Disorders. It states that if any individual suffers from hormone production disruption, …

Remember No one symptom is indicative of a Pituitary tumor but it is important to investigate further and to TRUST your own body/intuition. Some of the above symptoms or a combination …

The Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Program at the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center provides integrated, comprehensive care for patients with disorders of the pituitary and adrenal …

Cushing’s syndrome is a debilitating endocrine disorder characterized by excessive cortisol levels in the blood which may be the result of a tumor of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands (located …

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) causes the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormone controls the basal metabolic rate and plays an important role in …

This two-day course has something for everyone. Day 1 focuses on in-depth information for nurses and patients in two separate curated sessions. Day 2 geared toward physicians and …

The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as “The Master Gland.” From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid …