About ISTURISA ISTURISA is a cortisol synthesis inhibitor that works by inhibiting 11-beta-hydroxylase, an enzyme responsible for the final step of cortisol biosynthesis in the adrenal gland. ISTURISA ...

Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2013;8(2):183-193. Mitotane reduces cortisol synthesis through the inhibition of 11B-hydroxylase, 18-hydroxylase, 3-α hydroxylase, hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and several ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Isturisa ® (osilodrostat) for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adults with Cushing syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has ...

The FDA approved a new treatment for adults with endogenous hypercortisolemia related to Cushing's syndrome, Xeris Biopharma announced late last week. The oral drug levoketoconazole (Recorlev) is ...

Some people refer to cortisol as the stress hormone. The body produces cortisol to prepare the body to respond to a perceived danger or stressful situation. When facing sudden stress, the body enters ...

LEBANON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recordati Rare Diseases Inc. announced today that various scientific abstracts have been accepted and will be featured onsite at the American Association of Clinical ...

Maybe you’ve heard of “cortisol face,” or “cortisol belly” or read that yoga and meditation can help lower your cortisol levels, but what does that really mean? Cortisol is a hormone made by the ...

Although cortisol is known for its role in the stress response, it has many functions. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! “Cortisol does so many things,” ...

Recorlev is a prescription oral tablet that’s used in certain adults with Cushing syndrome. The drug is typically taken twice per day (every 12 hours). Recorlev can interact with other drugs, ...

Anyone who watches wellness content on TikTok will have noticed that one of this year's major buzzwords has been cortisol—and the trend has made its way over to Instagram now too. For the past year, ...

Higher cortisol levels can raise blood sugar levels. This can happen because of stress, sleep irregularities, caffeine and alcohol, certain medications, and even times of the day. You may experience ...