Isolated ACTH Deficiency
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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
Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
Elite in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
Referral required

Domino's Farms

24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300, Lobby C, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Richard Auchus is a professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes (MEND) and Chief of the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. in pharmacology from Washington University in St. Louis. Then Dr. Auchus completed a residency at the University of Iowa and an endocrinology fellowship at UTHSC-San Antonio/Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Auchus came to UMHS from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas, where he was a Professor of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology.Dr. Auchus is a steroid biologist with expertise both in basic science and clinical/translational science. His work has included translational research into: molecular and genetic mechanisms of human hypertension, improved diagnostic studies and management in primary aldosteronism and Cushing syndromes, modifier genes in 21-hydroxylase deficiency, cardiovascular disease in polycystic ovary syndrome, and the endocrinology of traumatic brain injury. Dr. Auchus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Isolated ACTH Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex, Cushing's syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy. Dr. Auchus is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

Advanced in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Advanced in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
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Diabetes And Endocrinology Center At Specialty Services Pavilion

4350 Emile St., 
Omaha, NE 
Experience:
36+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Andjela Drincic is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Drincic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Isolated ACTH Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pituitary Tumor, and Hypogonadism.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Neurosurgery
Advanced in Isolated ACTH Deficiency
Neurosurgery
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Atlantic Brain And Spine

100 Madison Avenue, 
Morristown, NJ 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hebrew
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Yaron A. Moshel, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex brain and skull base tumors. He serves as President of Atlantic Brain & Spine, Chair of Neurosurgery at Morristown Medical Center, and Director of the Brain Tumor Center at Atlantic Health System.Dr. Moshel specializes in the surgical treatment of benign and malignant brain tumors, including deep-seated and complex tumors that may be difficult to access. His expertise includes gliomas and glioblastoma, meningiomas, pituitary tumors, metastatic brain tumors and skull base tumors.He uses advanced neurosurgical techniques including awake craniotomy and brain mapping, computer-guided navigation, endoscopic endonasal surgery, microsurgery, 5-ALA fluorescence-guided surgery and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). His practice also incorporates stereotactic radiosurgery and targeted treatments such as GammaTile® brachytherapy for appropriate patients.Dr. Moshel is actively involved in brain tumor research and clinical trials investigating new approaches for aggressive and recurrent tumors. His work combines advanced surgical techniques, emerging technologies and multidisciplinary care to expand treatment options for patients with complex brain tumors. Dr. Moshel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Isolated ACTH Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Moshel is board certified in Board-Certified By The American Board Of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). Dr. Moshel is currently accepting new patients.

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

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