Cushing's Disease

Cushing's syndrome, sometimes called hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism, owes its name to Harvey Cushing, the physician who first described this condition in 1932. This condition is an endocrine disorder that occurs when your body’s tissues are exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long period of time. If you or a loved one is suffering from this devastating condition, you'll find this book is an invaluable addition to your medical book collection.