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Acromegaly Secondary to an Incidental Discovered Tumor

Growth-hormone-releasing hormone secreting bronchial carcinoid tumour associated to a pituitary incidentaloma...
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Simple Tell-tale symptoms of a Pituitary Disorder:

Headaches
Depression
Mood/Emotional Swings

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Loss of Memory
Loss of Sleep
Sexual Dysfunction

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1.) Swine Flu Cases Up, But CDC Cautiously Optimistic

The number of 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu cases increased in the U.S. and abroad over the weekend, but a top CDC official said, "we do see some encouraging signs"

2.) AAN: Gene Therapy Puzzling in Diabetic Neuropathy Trial

Patients with diabetic polyneuropathy benefited from an investigational gene therapy, but not in the way researchers expected.

3.) Breaking News - WHO Raises Pandemic Alert to Level 5

April 29 - The World Health Organization has raised the pandemic alert to Phase 5, reflecting sustained community transmission in at least two countries in a single region. Developing story.

4.) IVW: Strong Immune Response Could Be Behind Swine Flu Deaths

April 30 -- In the absence of hard data about what is killing swine flu victims in Mexico and why the virus seems to be attacking younger adults, researchers here speculated that it could have to do with the body's immune response...

Adult Stem Cells May Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis

April 24 -- Adult stem cells taken from a patient's own fat tissue may help reverse the clinical manifestations of multiple sclerosis, a preliminary study suggested

AUA: PSA at Age 60 Predicts Prostate Cancer Mortality by 85

April 27 -- A man's PSA value at age 60 reliably predicted the risk of fatal prostate cancer over the next 25 years, according to data from a Swedish study.

CDC Suggests Few Changes to Routine Flu Treatment for Swine Flu Outbreak

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30 -- Aside from testing procedures, assessment and management of 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu should largely mimic that for seasonal flu, the CDC says.

DuoCort Survey

The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF) has been asked to invite adrenal insufficient patients to fill out a survey being conducted by DuoCort AB of Sweden.

ED Drugs: No Short-Term Vision Threat

April 13 -- Erectile dysfunction drugs pose no threat to vision, at least over the short term, according to data from a randomized clinical trial

Extra Testing Doubles Swine Flu Cases

April 27 -- Although the number of confirmed cases of swine flu in the U.S. has doubled, the CDC is cautioning that the increase does not mean the disease is spreading.

Heavy NSAID Use Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

April 22 -- Healthy older adults who were heavy users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) were more likely to develop dementia than those who were not

Metabolic Syndrome Hikes Mortality in Hepatitis C

April 24 -- Patients with hepatitis C infection appear more likely to die from the condition if they also suffer from one or more components of metabolic syndrome

It is with great appreciation, we acknowledge our recent sponsor to the PNA: Pfizer is proudly sponsoring the PNA Disorders Section. Click here to learn about a treatment option for Acromegaly from Pfizer. Read More	The Stress Response and its Implications for Pituitary Tumors ...Tumors of the pituitary may mimic the stress response, causing many of the same symptoms seen in people suffering from chronic stress syndromes. Read More
PNA's Satellite Website: Acromegaly.org sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Get quick answers to your questions about Acromegaly. What is Acromegaly? Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Visit http://www.acromegaly.org, now in Spanish and English. Read More	Colonel Wes Weiner Appointed PNA Director of Military Liaison Colonel Weiner will handle the needed interfacing between pituitary/hormonally challenged active duty personnel, as well as with the families and dependents often in desperate need of the medical care. Read More
Press Release: Sandeep Kunwar, M.D. Joins PNA Board Of Governors "Dr. Kunwar has served on the PNA Board of Directors for many years and we are honored to have him transition over to our distinguished Board of Governors." states Knutzen. Read More	The Maybe, Possibly, Still Debatable Uncertain Interpretation of Clinically Significant Pituitary Tumors A regrettable and deliberately vague definition of “clinically significant” in relation to pituitary adenomas is stubbornly clinging on in daily medical practice, causing irreparable harm to patients, families and society in general. Read More

One in Five Develop or Harbor Pituitary Tumors

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