Subclinical Hypercortisolism: An Important, Unrecognized Dysfunction.
Year: 2022
Type: editorial
Abstract: While Cushing syndrome is rare, but well-recognized, subclinical hypercortisolism (defined as excessive cortisol secretion without the classic manifestations of Cushing syndrome) is significantly more common. Subclinical hypercortisolism contributes to several chronic diseases, such as diabetes, osteoporosis, sarcopenia and hypertension. The incidence increases with age and correlates with body load of environmental toxins such as bisphenol A (BPA). This editorial discusses prevalence, contribution to disease, causes, diagnosis, and intervention.
Source: PubMed Central
Authors: Lara Pizzorno, Joseph Pizzorno
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4293275116