The Pituitary World News Podcast

S4E7: Acromegaly that is difficult to determine

Listen to a discussion of Acromegaly cases that, for a variety of clinical and biochemical reasons, are difficult to discern.  Learn about people with definite acromegaly but negative MRI studies.   Why are some microadenomas not seen on MRI or we see cases of clear-cut acromegaly with normal levels of IGF-1? - What is micro-megaly?  It's all here

S4E6: The long-term ramifications of Cushing's

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.

S4E5: Growth Hormone Deficiency: Thoughts on medical decision making

In this podcast, Dr. Blevins discusses growth hormone replacement, growth hormone deficiency tests, and some of the implications that affect medical decision making

S4E4: Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery

Today's podcast brings together Dr. Phillip Thedosopoulos, Professor and Vice Chairman of Neurological Surgery at the University of California San Francisco and Director of the skull based tumor program at UCSF; and Dr. Lewis Blevins, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Clinical Neurological Surgery, Medical Director, California Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF and co-founder of Pituitary World News.  These are two of the very best pituitary specialist discussing - in an accessible and engaging podcast - the latest thinking, research, techniques, and insights into the world of endoscopic pituitary surgery.

S4E3: Arthritis and acromegaly

Arthropathy is one of the most insidious conditions that can affect people with acromegaly often with challenging quality of life issues.   Bone and joint issues are very common.  In this enlightening podcast, Dr. Lewis Blevins and Jorge Faccinetti discuss the condition and its effects.  Read more about acromegaly complications here.  A few good sources for information on arthritis, osteoporosis, bone and joint disease  

 

S4E2: ACTH producing adenomas

Today's podcast is on ACTH producing pituitary adenomas.  Dr. Blevins discusses the different factors and theories that lead to the development of these tumors, challenges in diagnosis and treatment.  The podcast also highlights a few very interesting cases.  Don't miss Dr. Blevins insights from more than 20 years evaluating people with pituitary disorders.

S4E1: Survey results and a discussion on Cyclical Cushing's Syndrome

This podcast focuses on the results of our latest Pituitary World News survey on Cyclical Cushing's Syndrome.  Dr. Blevins offers his views and a very interesting, highly educational discussion on this condition.

S3E10: Dan's journey

I was fortunate to cross paths with Dan Jeffries a few weeks ago and chat with him about his journey with Acromegaly and a few other things. But I'll let him tell you all about it!  Dan is a patient advocate and an author.  His book ME, MYSELF, AND EYE, a memoir, is a very funny, light-hearted look at his experiences with two tough diseases.

S3E9: Sleep apnea and acromegaly

Studies suggest that sleep apnea is a very common and potentially dangerous condition for people with acromegaly if not properly treated.  Today's podcast presents an engaging look at sleep apnea.  PWN cofounders Dr. Lewis Blevins and Jorge Faccinetti discuss their knowledge and experience with the causes, dangers, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep apnea in acromegaly

S3E8: Growth Hormone Secreting Pituitary Adenomas

A highly informative podcast on growth hormone-secreting adenomas by Dr. Lewis Blevins.  This is the third of a series on pituitary tumors.