Open AccessSpecificity of Screening Tests for Cushing’s Syndrome in an Overweight and Obese Population
Author(s) -
Smita Baid,
Domenica Rubino,
Ninet Sinaii,
Sheila Ramsey,
Arthur L. Frank,
Lynnette K. Nieman
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2008-2766
Subject(s) - dexamethasone suppression test , overweight , medicine , endocrinology , population , obesity , cushing syndrome , body mass index , confidence interval , dexamethasone , urine , hydrocortisone , environmental health
Recent reports suggest a higher prevalence (1-5%) of Cushing's syndrome in certain patient populations with features of the disorder (e.g., diabetes), but the prevalence in the overweight and obese population is not known.
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