Updates in Cushing Disease

In this presentation, Dr. Bahar Force discusses clinical advances in the screening, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of patients with endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing disease). She focuses on reviewing the 2021 Cushing disease diagnosis and guideline updates from The Lancet, and highlights changes in the screening and treatment algorithms.
This Endocrine Grand Rounds session took place on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.

Activity Information

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Needs Statement

Physicians, fellows, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals need to receive regular updates on professional guidelines, advances in basic science and clinical research, and emerging treatment modalities and management strategies for patients with endocrine disorders. The series will explore new models of multidisciplinary care in the field, especially as it relates to patients with cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. The series aims to expand the knowledge of learners, promote adherence to evidence-based guidelines, enhance the quality of endocrinology care, disseminate best clinical practices, and improve patient outcomes.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Discuss updates in initial diagnostic tests for endogenous hypercortisolism.
  • Assess updates in surgical treatment of Cushing disease and management of patients post-Cushing remission.
  • Review evaluation and management of persistent or recurrent Cushing disease.

Target Audience

Professional Categories

  • Physicians
  • Medical Students
  • Fellows
  • Residents
  • Nurses
  • Other Health Professionals

Specialties

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Family and Community Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Interest Groups

  • Hospital Medicine

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures
  • Case Presentations
  • Literature Review
  • Panel Discussion

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Activity Directors

  1. Eric Deal, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Eric Deal, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine
  2. Mark Herman, M.D.

    Mark Herman, M.D.

    Associate Professor, E.L. Wagner MD Chair of Internal Medicine
    Baylor College of Medicine

Term of Approval

June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. Original release date: June 1, 2024.

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Disclosures

The following individual(s) has/have reported financial or other relationship(s) with commercial entities whose products/services may relate to the educational content of this activity:

Presenter

  1. Bahar Force, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Bahar Force, M.D.

    Assistant Professor of Endocrinology
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Activity Directors

  1. Eric Deal, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Eric Deal, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Mark Herman, M.D.

    Mark Herman, M.D.

    Associate Professor, E.L. Wagner MD Chair of Internal Medicine
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Research Support: Eli Lilly and Co.

Planning Committee Members

  1. Layla Abushamat, M.D., M.P.H.

    Layla Abushamat, M.D., M.P.H.

    Instructor, Medicine − Atherosclerosis and Lipoprotein Research
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Eric Deal, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Eric Deal, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  3. Jordana Faruqi, M.D., M.P.H. Placeholder Image

    Jordana Faruqi, M.D., M.P.H.

    Endocrinology Fellow
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  4. Sean Hartig, Ph.D.

    Sean Hartig, Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  5. Mark Herman, M.D.

    Mark Herman, M.D.

    Associate Professor, E.L. Wagner MD Chair of Internal Medicine
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Research Support: Eli Lilly and Co.
  6. Maryam Tetlay, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Maryam Tetlay, M.D.

    Endocrinology Fellow
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Presenter:

Bahar Force, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Endocrinology Baylor College of Medicine

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