Monday, April 30, 2012

Day 30: A New Way of Thinking

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This is the last day of blogging every day in April for the Cushing's Awareness Challenge. For many months and like man...

Day 29: Dr Friedman's Everything Guide to Thyroid

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The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease:   From potential causes to treatment options, all you need to know to...

Day 28: The Buffalo Hump

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In the five years since I first learned of Cushing's, I have noticed many discussions among Cushies about their buffalo...

Day 27: Create Awareness by Telling Your Story

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We build awareness about Cushing's when we share our own experiences. When others see themselves in our stories, we save ...

Day 26: Endocrine System Overview

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In order to understand Cushing's, a patient must have a solid understanding of the endocrine system.  Today I share with ...
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Day 25: Another look at Cushing's

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For those of you on Facebook, you may recall these Subject Slides going around.  The "What ___ say" part was always the same.  I...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Day 24: Pituitary Surgery and The Evolution from Open Transcranial to Fully Endoscopic Transnasal Surgery, and Beyond

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I have several Cushie friends who recently had pituitary surgery with others headed there within the next few weeks.  For the Cushing's ...

Day 23: File It Away...Solu-Cortef has a new National Drug Code

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SCENARIO:   You are a Cushie headed for pituitary or adrenal surgery and you are taking care of business! You drop off your prescription for...

Day 22: Rare Hormone Disorder Brings New Hampshire Woman To OSUMC

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A rare, life-altering  disease  brought a  New Hampshire  woman to The  Ohio State University Medical Center . Her story is stunning...

Day 21: Magic Foundation hosts Cushie Convention

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A patient with Cushing's often travels a long and lonely road to diagnosis. Surrounded by friends and...