Replacement Therapies in Adrenal Insufficiency

About the Author:

Peter C. Hindmarsh

Peter Hindmarsh is a Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology in London, United Kingdom. He has published extensively on cortisol physiology and pharmacology and how these impact on replacement therapies for adrenal insufficiency. He is interested in better delivery of treatment in a more physiological manner as exemplified by the delivery of hydrocortisone using pump therapy to mimic the circadian rhythm.

Kathy Geertsma

As the parent of a young adult with Salt Wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Kathy Geertsma became chair of a Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Patient, Parent and Carer Information and Support Group known as CAHISUS. She has extensive contact with patients, parents, and carers from all over the world who struggle with confirming the cause for adrenal insufficiency and getting access to proper treatment. As a result, she offers a unique perspective about how practitioners can better serve the needs of their patients.

About this Book:

Replacement Therapies in Adrenal Insufficiency provides a thorough understanding of the conditions which result in adrenal insufficiency. Never before has one source of information combined all updates on current causes and mechanisms of adrenal insufficiency to allow for quick reference and subsequent treatment decisions. Scientific data on this broad condition include specific disease coverage of primary adrenal insufficiency such as Addison’s disease, adrenal hypoplasia congenita, and forms of secondary adrenal insufficiency such as hypopituitarism and weaning off steroids. Practical points in diagnosis, the implications of over or undertreatment, drug interactions, replacement therapies, and emergency situations are provided as guidance for overall management, resulting in practical and better overall care.

Videos:

1. Starter opens in new tab/window

2. Adrenal Crisis opens in new tab/window

3. Weaning high does of glucocorticoids opens in new tab/window

4. History of dosing with hydrocortisone opens in new tab/window

5. Pharmacology of hydrocortisone opens in new tab/window

6. Thank you opens in new tab/window