Medical comments from Dr. Lewis Blevins MD. Director Center for Pituitary Disorders at University California San Francisco
From the desk of Lewis Blevins, MD – There is no such thing as adrenal fatigue. Period. I’ve seen plenty of patients over my career who have been referred for this “condition.” It’s not a
From Lewis Blevins, MD – Cortisol is a stress hormone. Thus, physical or psychic stress can elevate cortisol levels in normal persons. Depression and alcoholism can elevate cortisol levels and cause what is called pseudo-
In this informative podcast, Dr. Lewis Blevins explores the long-term issues affecting people with Cushing’s disease and syndrome. For more information on Cushing’s download this series of podcasts. Music by Patrick Muecke
Here are links to Dr. Blevins’ discussion of five drugs to treat hypercortisolism.
In today’s podcast, Dr. Blevins focuses on a discussion of disorders of ACTH or Adrenocorticotropic Hormone in two recent cases from his practice. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone produced in the anterior, or front,
From the desk of Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. M.D. PWN cofounder – Idiopathic isolated central adrenal insufficiency remains a mystery. I’ve seen several patients with this condition in my career. I first learned about it