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What is the definition of Isolated ACTH Deficiency?
A rare endocrine disease characterized by neonatal hypoglycemia, prolonged cholestatic jaundice, and seizures. Typical are low plasma ACTH and cortisol levels in the absence of structural pituitary defects, and sometimes low partial growth hormone deficiency is associated.
What are the alternative names for Isolated ACTH Deficiency?
  • Isolated ACTH deficiency
  • ACTH deficiency, isolated
  • Congenital isolated ACTH deficiency
  • Isolated Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency
Who are the top Isolated ACTH Deficiency Local Doctors?
Elite in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Adrian L. Clark
Elite in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Adrian L. Clark
Charterhouse Square, 
London, ENG, GB 

Adrian Clark practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Clark is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Isolated ACTH Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Addison's Disease, and Triple A Syndrome.

Elite in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Louise A. Metherell
Elite in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Louise A. Metherell
Charterhouse Square, 
London, ENG, GB 

Louise Metherell practices in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Metherell is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Isolated ACTH Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Addison's Disease, Isolated ACTH Deficiency, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Li F. Chan
Elite in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Li F. Chan
Charterhouse Square, 
London, ENG, GB 

Li Chan practices in London, United Kingdom. Chan is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Isolated ACTH Deficiency. Their top areas of expertise are Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Addison's Disease, and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).

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What are the latest Isolated ACTH Deficiency Clinical Trials?
A Swiss Prospective Multicenter Longitudinal Assessment of Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis Suppression After Glucocorticoid Therapy for Leukemia and Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in Children: An Explorative Study
A Swiss Prospective Multicenter Longitudinal Assessment of Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis Suppression After Glucocorticoid Therapy for Leukemia and Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in Children: An Explorative Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 06, 2025

Summary: Plain Language Summary: Background Glucocorticoids are stress hormones produced by the human body to control inflammation and regulate the immune system. Cortisol is the most well-known example of a glucocorticoid. These stress hormones are essential for the bodys healthy functioning. To treat certain types of cancer, such as leukemia (blood cancer) in children, glucocorticoids are administered as...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center