Adrenal World News

02/17/2026

Excess catecholamine production can occur in the setting of a tumor of the adrenal medulla known as a pheochromocytoma and also in some children with tumors of the adrenal medulla know as neuroblastoma - Lear more here...
https://adrenalworldnews.org/learn-about-catecholamines/

02/12/2026

In this recent "Medscape InDiscussion" podcast Dr. Marwah Abdalla welcomes AWN’s Dr. Lewis Blevins to talk about secondary hypertension. This episode focuses on Cushing syndrome, an often overlooked cause of secondary hypertension. We’ll discuss why this condition is frequently missed, how clinicians can screen for cortisol excess in patients with hypertension, and what to consider when managing blood pressure in those found to have hypercortisolism.

In this recent Medscape InDiscussion podcast Dr. Marwah Abdalla welcomes PWN's Dr. Lewis Blevins to talk about secondary hypertension. This episode

02/09/2026

With a new CAH drug on the horizon Crinetics co-founders Dr. Scott Struthers and Dr. Steve Betz discuss their new investigational drug Atumelnant for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, and share their views and experiences in drug discovery and development, revealing what it really takes to bring a new medication from concept to patients.

In today’s podcast, Crinetics co-founders Dr. Scott Struthers and Dr. Steve Betz share their views and experiences in drug discovery and development, revealing what it really takes to bring a new medication from concept to patients.

01/29/2026

What are common symptoms of adrenal disorders?

Conditions that affect the adrenal glands can cause a wide range of symptoms because adrenal hormones influence energy, blood pressure, metabolism, and the body’s response to stress.

Some people experience persistent fatigue, weakness, dizziness, or digestive symptoms, while others notice changes in blood pressure or salt cravings.

Because these symptoms overlap with many other conditions, adrenal disease or adrenal insufficiency cannot be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. Blood tests, imaging, and specialist care are often needed.

Adrenal World News shares educational information to help people better understand adrenal health and know when to seek medical evaluation.

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01/25/2026

What hormones do the adrenal glands produce?

The adrenal glands release several important hormones that affect how the body responds to stress, manages blood pressure, regulates metabolism, and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.

- Cortisol helps the body respond to physical and emotional stress.
- Aldosterone helps control blood pressure and sodium levels.
- Adrenaline and noradrenaline support the fight-or-flight response.
- Adrenal androgens contribute small amounts of s*x hormones.

When adrenal hormone levels are too high or too low, it can affect many systems in the body. That is why understanding adrenal health is so important.

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01/24/2026

What are adrenal glands?

The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system. They release hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline, which help the body respond to stress, maintain blood pressure, and support energy and metabolism.

When the adrenal glands are not functioning properly, it can affect many systems in the body. That is why adrenal health matters.

This page is dedicated to sharing clear, up-to-date information about the adrenal gland and adrenal disease.

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01/21/2026

https://adrenalworldnews.org/cushing-syndrome-what-would-you-do-next-how-doctors-reason-through-data/

From Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. MD, - I’ve taken care of a patient for a number of years. She has had central hypothyroidism and growth and deficiency

01/21/2026

We are excited to officially welcome you to Adrenal World News.

As a sister organization to Pituitary World News, Adrenal World News was created to provide clear, current, and medically grounded information about the adrenal gland and adrenal health. Many people searching for answers about adrenal disease, adrenal insufficiency, cortisol disorders, or adrenal tumors struggle to find reliable and understandable resources. This page exists to help close that gap.

Adrenal World News will share educational articles, research updates, and expert-informed content designed for patients, caregivers, and health professionals alike. Just like Pituitary World News, our focus is accuracy, clarity, and helping people better understand what is happening in their bodies.

We invite you to follow, share, and explore adrenalworldnews.org as this resource continues to grow.

01/18/2026

Learn more abut Schimdt's Syndrome. All patients with these conditions should wear or carry medical alert identification to inform health care providers of their conditions in the event that they are unable to communicate with providers.

Schmidt’s syndrome is a condition described by the association of primary adrenal insufficiency, often referred to as Addisons disease, with autoimmune thyroid disease in the form of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, with or without hypothyroidism, or Graves’ disease, with or without hyperthyroidism.

01/12/2026

The annual incidence of PCC/PGL is approximately 2–8 cases per million, but up to 30–40% are associated with germline pathogenic variants, making them among the most heritable tumors in endocrinology. Genetic testing is therefore recommended in most patients with PCC/PGL.

Genetic Syndromes Association with Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas From Jennifer Perkins, MD, MBA, Co-director of UCSF’s endocrine neoplasia

01/07/2026

A wide variety of disorders can present as one or more masses in the adrenal glands. An entirely different set of conditions can cause adrenal enlargement. I’ll focus on some of the more common things, most of which I’ve seen, in this article.
https://adrenalworldnews.org/about-us/lewis-blevins-md/

01/05/2026

Making sense of the regulation of aldosterone secretion . It is a beautiful, rather complex system that involves multiple steps and organs. Read more ...
https://adrenalworldnews.org/regulation-of-aldosterone-secretion/