Minimizing the number of false positives in dexamethasone suppression testing for the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome is related to high production of cortisol and, without timely treatment, it can lead to complications such as heart attacks, strokes and type 2 diabetes. The condition can be diagnosed using a dexamethasone suppression test, which involves tracking the effects of this glucocorticoid medication on cortisol levels. Since the absorption of dexamethasone depends […]
