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Measuring cortisol in Cushing syndrome: diagnosis, monitoring, and cortisol circadian rhythm improvement
Measuring cortisol in Cushing syndrome for diagnosis, monitoring, and improving daily cortisol patterns
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Abstract
Endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS) is characterized by excessive daily cortisol production and disrupted circadian rhythm of cortisol secretion.
- CS symptoms are often non-specific, leading to potential underdiagnosis.
- Biochemical testing for CS can be complex, particularly in milder cases.
- Current cortisol monitoring methods may not effectively capture daily fluctuations in cortisol levels.
- The role of assessing cortisol circadian rhythm in diagnosing and treating CS is not well understood.
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