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Adrenal Insufficiency
Findings from University of Milan in adrenal insufficiency reported
March 16th, 2008
According to recent research from Milan, Italy, "Adrenal insufficiency is a rare disorder in which the adrenal cortex fails to secrete sufficient amounts of steroid hormones. All adrenal hormones are affected in primary adrenal insufficiency, whereas only glucocorticoid secretion is deficient in secondary adrenal insufficiency." "Low doses of hydrocortisone/cortisone acetate (20 mg and 25 mg daily, respectively) subdivided in thrice-daily administration approach the physiological cortisol profile and resolve clinical features. Clinical assessment is the mainstay for establishing adequacy of corticosteroid replacement therapy as no biochemical/hormonal marker is fully...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-16)
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