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In addition to new medications to treat this enzyme deficiency, research is underway on easier hormone sampling and fixing the gene mutation that causes CAH.
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Learn how to manage congenital adrenal hyperplasia during illness, including sick day rules for stress dosing, using injectables, and preventing adrenal crisis.
Heightened emotional stress may be contributing to hormonal imbalances in young women. Here is what a doctor says about the constant need to be perfect and how it affects hormonal balance in women.
Discover essential insights on Cushing syndrome, its symptoms, risks, and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment options.
When asked to write about a particular health condition, a doctor always thinks of their most challenging or outstanding case. I am no exception. Following are a few of the most severe fibromyalgia ...
Cortisol helps regulate stress and brain function, but chronically high levels can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, and depression. Low cortisol can cause fatigue, memory issues, ...
The treatment efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains controversial. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to understand the short-term and long-term ...