Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)–induced isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency (IAD) can occur independently or in combination with other endocrinopathies such as hypothyroidism and type 1 ...

A baseline ACTH level measured on the same blood sample as your cortisol level can assess your cortisol production. An ACTH stimulation test measures the ability of your adrenal glands to respond to ...

Traumatic brain injuries are known to affect pituitary function. Kickboxing is an increasingly popular martial art that frequently causes traumatic brain injuries; Tanriverdi and colleagues, therefore ...

Recently, 'Long COVID' is becoming a significant issue worldwide. It refers to a variety of symptoms that persist over an extended period after the patient has recovered from a novel coronavirus ...

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone that the pituitary gland produces. Its main function is to stimulate the adrenal glands to produce and secrete another hormone called cortisol. Some ...

Researchers have detailed the effect of radiation exposure on the development of hormone deficiency in pediatric and young adult patients treated for brain tumors. In a new study, University of ...

A research team confirmed that interference with the action of arginine vasopressin and corticotrophin-releasing hormone inhibits stress responses in rats during moderate-intensity exercise. Their ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. A case study of a 65-year-old man in Japan with long COVID describes how he recovered from certain ...

Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare but serious endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce ...