Cushing syndrome is a rare disorder caused by the presence of excess cortisol in your body for a prolonged period of time. This video focuses on common causes behind Cushing syndrome, as well as its associated symptoms and complications. It also explores current diagnostic tests and treatment and management strategies available for Cushing syndrome.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Cushing Syndrome
00:22 – Causes of Cushing Syndrome
00:47 – Cushing Disease
01:10 – Who is Likely to Develop Cushing Syndrome
01:32 – Complications
01:48 – Symptoms
02:13 – Diagnostic Tests
04:09 – Treatment and Management
05:21 – Closing
This video was made by McMaster Students Hani Midani, Khushi Patel, Melanie Warnakula, and Shibi Parameswaran in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program.
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Cushing’s Syndrome. (2018). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). [ Ссылка ]
Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments. (2019). American Association of Neurological Surgeons. [ Ссылка ]
