Cushing’s Syndrome – Epidemiology Forecast to 2023

Posted on November 3, 2014 by MaryO

It’s NOT as rare as they thought…

Epidemiologists forecast an increase in the diagnosed prevalent cases of CS in the 6MM, from 32,634 diagnosed prevalent cases in 2013 to 34,573 diagnosed prevalent cases in 2023, with an annual growth rate of 0.59% in the forecast period. In 2023, the US will have the highest number of diagnosed prevalent cases of CS, with 17,162 diagnosed prevalent cases.

For this analysis, The publisher epidemiologists used data available from Orphanet to construct the 10-year epidemiological forecast for the diagnosed prevalent cases of CS, Cushing’s disease, ectopic ACTH CS, adrenal adenoma CS, and adrenal carcinoma CS in the 6MM. The forecast provides the age- and sex-specific diagnosed prevalent cases of CS subtypes in the six markets, providing a comprehensive view of CS. In addition, this analysis provided detailed, clinically relevant segmentations for Cushing’s disease in order to improve the management of the disease.

Scope

  • The Cushing’s syndrome (CS) EpiCast Report provides an overview of the risk factors, comorbidities, and the global and historical epidemiological trends for CS in the six major markets (6MM) (US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK). The report also includes a 10-year epidemiological forecast for the diagnosed prevalent cases of CS, Cushing’s disease, ectopic- adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) CS, adrenal adenoma CS, and adrenal carcinoma CS segmented by age (18 to =85 years) and sex in these markets.
  • The CS epidemiology report is written and developed by Masters- and PhD-level epidemiologists.
  • The EpiCast Report is in-depth, high-quality, transparent and market-driven, providing expert analysis of disease trends in the 6MM.

Read the article here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141103006612/en/Research-Markets-EpiCast-Report-Cushings-Syndrome–#.VFgvl5PF9HA

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Webinar: Hypothalamic Pituitary Dysfunction in Young Athletes with Head Injury (THI)

Posted on October 22, 2014 by MaryO

Don’t miss this great opportunity.
Join us tomorrow for a free webinar!

Date: October 23, 2014
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Hypothalamic Pituitary Dysfunction in Young Athletes with Head Injury (THI)
Presented by: Saad Sakkal, MD, FACP, FACE, FACPE
Director, Metabolic Care Center, Mason, Ohio

Traumatic brain Injury has been recently of great attraction to researchers, retired football players, and the public. But years before it is documented clinically the Hypothalamic pituitary Dysfunction symptoms appear at much earlier age and need more vigorous attention.

We present in this webinar the early symptoms and recognition of the syndrome from clinical perspective. Describe the Hypothalamic Dysfunction in its widest picture, its relation to Fibromyalgia/Chronic fatigue, and its present therapy available .

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, we will have it available on our website starting Monday. I will post a link when it is available.

http://bit.ly/1qvUcZO

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Long-term remission and recurrence rate in a cohort of Cushing’s disease: the need for long-term follow-up

Posted on June 9, 2014 by MaryO

Pituitary. 2014 Apr 19. [Epub ahead of print]


Aranda G1, Enseñat J, Mora M, Puig-Domingo M, Martínez de Osaba MJ, Casals G, Verger E, Ribalta MT, Hanzu FA, Halperin I.

Author information

 Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

Transsphenoidal surgery is the procedure of choice in Cushing disease (CD), with immediate post-operative remission rates ranging between 59 and 94 % and recurrence rates between 3 and 46 %, both depending upon the definition criteria and the duration of the follow-up. Our aim was to assess the rate of remission, recurrence and persistence of the disease after the first treatment and to identify predictors of remission in the CD population of our center.

METHODS:

Retrospective cohort study of the patients diagnosed of CD and with follow-up in our center between 1974 and 2011. We analyzed 41 patients (35 women and 6 men) with a mean age at diagnosis of 34 ± 13 years. The mean follow-up was 14 ± 10 years (range 1-37 years) and the median of follow-up period was 6.68 years.

RESULTS:

Thirty-five (85.4 %) patients underwent transsphenoidal surgery as first treatment option. Histopathological evidence of a pituitary adenoma was registered in 17 (48.5 %) patients. Thirty-two (78 %) patients achieved disease remission after the first treatment, 21 (65.6 %) of them presented disease recurrence. Persistent disease was observed in 9 (22 %) patients. Twelve (29.3 %) subjects developed post-surgical adrenal insufficiency, 7 of which (70 %) achieved stable remission. Two parameters were found to be significant predictors of remission after the first treatment: age at disease diagnosis and the development of adrenal insufficiency (cortisol ❤ μg/dl) in the immediate post-operative state.

CONCLUSIONS:

We report a high recurrence rate, at least partially attributable to the long follow-up time. Early post-surgery adrenal insufficiency predicts remission. Hypopituitarism was also very prevalent, and strongly associated with radiotherapy. These results lead us to the conclusion that CD needs a life-long strict follow-up.

PMID:

 

24748528

 

[PubMed – as supplied by publisher]

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Global Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease) Therapeutics Pipeline Review 2014

Posted on June 3, 2014 by MaryO

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zp4qhh/pituitary_acth) has announced the addition of the “Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease) – Pipeline Review, H1 2014” report to their offering.

“Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease) – Pipeline Review, H1 2014”

This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease), complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease) and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects.

The report enhances decision making capabilities and help to create effective counter-strategies to gain competitive advantage. It strengthens R&D pipelines by identifying new targets and MOAs to produce first-in-class and best-in-class products.

Scope

  • The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease)
  • The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities
  • The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease) and enlists all their major and minor projects
  • The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects
  • A review of the Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease) products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources
  • Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages
  • A detailed assessment of monotherapy and combination therapy pipeline projects
  • Coverage of the Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion (Cushing’s Disease) pipeline on the basis of target, MoA, route of administration and molecule type
  • Latest news and deals relating related to pipeline products

Companies Involved in Therapeutics Development

  • Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Ipsen S.A.
  • Novartis AG
  • Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated
  • HRA Pharma, SA
  • Cortendo Invest AB
  • Orphagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • ElexoPharm GmbH

Drug Profiles

  • mifepristone
  • ketoconazole
  • pasireotide LAR
  • LCI-699
  • DG-3173
  • ISIS-GCCRRx
  • Next Generation Cortisol Inhibitor
  • Small Molecule to Inhibit CYP11B1 for Cushing Disease
  • Peptides to Antagonize ACTH Receptor for Cushing Syndrome
  • Steroidogenic Factor-1 Antagonists
  • Drug to Inhibit Melanocortin Receptor 2 for Cushing Disease

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zp4qhh/pituitary_acth

Contacts

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager.
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716
Sector: Pharmaceuticals

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Interview May 7 with Kathy C, Pituitary Patient

Posted on May 6, 2014 by MaryO

My name is Kathy Casey. I am a 63 year old retired school nurse. I am married with two wonderful sons and a grandson. My husband and I live in the mountain town of Mt. Shasta in northern California. I have always been athletic.

In 1995, I was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor. At the time the only symptom I was aware of was a severe headache. I had a transphenoidal resection by Dr. Wilson at UCSF Medical Center followed by radiation therapy for 23 days. At the time they said they could not remove all of the tumor.

In 2008/2009. I exhibited symptoms of Cushing’s and my cortisol level was outrageous, and I had to be hospitalized initially for a potassium level of 2. I returned to UCSF and Dr. Anwar Sandeep operated . By removing part of the tumor. My Cushing symptoms resolved. However, he said that the tumor was not encapsulated and was invading the cavernous sinus and stella turcica so it was still not possible to remove it all.

I was OK until December 2013 when I began exhibiting the symptoms of Cushings. One of my 24 hr. urines was 14,000. I had to be hospitalized for a potassium level of 1.9. Dr. Heaney said he has never seen a cortisol level that high. This time I decided to go to the UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Endocrinology Program where they were more oriented to follow-up and treating this disorder. Dr. Bergsneider decided that surgery was not an option. He and Dr. Heaney decided radiation was not an option. So now I am being followed by Dr. Heaney to see if medication can help.

I am now on Cabergoline 0.5 mg three tabs twice a week and Signifor 0.9 mg subcutaneosly twice a day. I think they are alleviating some of the symptoms. However, the Signifor caused my blood sugar to rise, and I had to go on Metformin which is causing nausea to a point where I have a hard time eating.

Anyway, this whole situation is depressing and overwhelming. I am tryng to stay positive, but I wonder how it will turn out. I am fortunate to have a supportive and helpful husband.

I am interested in communicating with people who may be going through a similar experience and learning more about this rare condition.

Kathy will be interviewed May 7, 2014 in BlogTalkRadio

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