A diurnal cortisol test shows the pattern of cortisol levels, a biomarker for stress, throughout the day. Abnormal changes in cortisol levels may be an indicator of an underlying mental or physical ...

THE response of the adrenal cortex to intensive stimulation with exogenous ACTH provides an excellent guide to the functional status of the adrenal cortex under most circumstances. Tests based on this ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fatigue is a very common complaint by patients, either in an endocrinologist’s office or in primary care offices ...

Strauss and Brokaw 1 recently reviewed and evaluated various clinical and metabolic changes in pernicious anemia. They concluded that "the occurrence of numerous manifestations of Addison's disease of ...

A study into the use of an at-home test which uses saliva rather than blood to diagnose adrenal insufficiency, which has been developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield with funding from ...

LOS ANGELES — Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency (OIAI) is a potentially serious and under-recognized danger from chronic opioid use that is likely to be on the rise given the current opioid ...

Using a simple urine test alongside routine imaging for patients with adrenal masses could speed up adrenal cancer diagnosis, improving patient's prognosis and reducing the need for invasive ...

Diurnal cortisol tests measure your cortisol levels at various points, from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed. They can help a healthcare professional visualize your adrenal gland ...