Pittsburgh bound travelers
My family is staying at Allegheny Center in Pittsburgh, PA ( thanks to Gracia)
http://www.alleghenycenter.com/apartments/
They rent studio apts by the day, three day minimium. I paid $75 for a completely furnished with King size bed. Linens, pots, pans, everything!
You can also rent Bigger apts for $85 and up. No taxes, they are not a hotel.
Parking is $3.50 a night; everything is secured. They shuttle twice an hour to/from Allegheny Hospital (dont know
Thanks to one of our devoted members, we have this info at our hands!:
Managing Adrenaline Insufficiency
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_educatio...s/mngadrins.pdf
http://www.endotext.org/neuroendo/neuroend...endoframe5e.htm
Whoa, good article
Given the chronic nature and associated significant increased morbidity and mortality of acromegaly, treatment is required for almost all patients. Three modalities of treatment are available: surgery, pituitary irradiation and medical therapy. All of these have advantages and disadvantages and more than one modality is frequently needed, often all three. The decision as to whether to treat and the modali
MaryO posted this the other day. Very interesting and may be helpful for you to bring to the doc.
4 Ways to Diagnose Cushing's Syndrome
1. Common Signs
A physical exam is often the first step in a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. Several physical signs indicate the syndrome. Your doctor will look for a hump in your back between the shoulders. People with Cushing's syndrome often have a rounded face, and they may have excess facial hair. The face may also be flushed or have purple mar