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From JD Faccinetti, co-founder and chief editor – I like to ramble, so here it goes. I was musing about how unique and essential this little gland is—the size of a pea, the pituitary runs almost
From time to time we scan the Websphere in search of interesting information and news for people living and dealing with pituitary conditions. Enjoy! From Buzz Feed Stephanie M. Lee reports on Apple iPhone’s effort
This, the second podcast on infertility in patients with pituitary disorders, is a companion to the podcast on infertility and prolactinomas published May 26, 2016. Almost any disease of the pituitary, hypothalamus, or pituitary stalk
From Jorge D Faccinetti – co-founder – A few weeks ago we wrote a blub on science, pseudoscience and misinformation featuring an article published in the June 10th online edition of the New Yorker entitled “The
We know that the increased awareness of pituitary disease is directly related to the higher probability of early diagnosis. Early diagnosis means quality of life, and in many cases increased life expectancy. Awareness is power
We think it is time for another episode of “Ask Dr. Blevins”. We will produce a series of podcasts with your answers covering the topics that are most relevant to the audience. Click the
From Jorge D Faccinetti – Why so many reasonable people doubt science? Science does not equal truth and does not claim to equal truth. It does, however, provide the best-known method for arriving at the
Linda can be reached at www.lindamrio.com Linda’s book “The Hormone Factor in Mental Health” is available through Amazon.com and other major booksellers. Click here for a direct link to the book page on Amazon . From PWN
By Jorge D Faccinetti – cofounder – San Francisco, CA – May 2016 – A recent article from the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) on Compounded Bioidentical Hormones in Endocrinology Practice caught our
Dr. Victor Szanto, renowned and experienced ophthalmologist discusses how visual loss manifests itself in people with pituitary adenomas. His discussion focuses on the signs and symptoms patients can experience when tumors invade the cavernous sinus and
CLIK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE “PATIENT VIEWS AND PERSPECTIVES” COMPILATION FROM PITUITARY WORLD NEWS. From Jorge D Faccinetti – co-founder Pituitary World News – Rare diseases, particularly those that come from the pituitary, are
In this very informative podcast, Dr. Lewis Blevins talks about specific situations regarding hyponatremia in pituitary patients so we can be aware of how we might be at risk and better understand our particular situations.
From Linda M. Rio, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Have you ever had a paper cut on your finger? Isn’t it amazing just how such a small thing can seem to affect you so very much?