Australian Addison's Assoc. - Medical Articles


For information on joining the Association, please click here.		These are articles of a general medical nature, concerning aspects of Addison's Disease or conditions that are related to it.
		Article
		Beware, not all “Cortisone” preparations are the same ! (new!) Showing the difference in dosage between medications
		DHEA - a brief synopsis of the controversy More on the pros and cons for DHEA From December 2004 Newsletter
		Methadone or Hydrocortisone? Misunderstanding in a hospital emergency room From September 1996 Newsletter
		Addison's Disease & Diabetes From February 1997 Newsletter
		'Rocaltrol' and Osteoporosis From August 1997 Newsletter
		Secondary Addison's Disease From June 1998 Newsletter
		Drug Names Comparing what drugs are used in treating Addison's Disease here in Australia and overseas can be confusing. Here's a list of common trade and generic names.
		Osteoporosis - an overview A comprehensive article from The Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center (USA)
		DHEA Update An update on DHEA and it's suitability for Addison's sufferers. By Dr Paul Margulies MD Medical advisor to the N.A.D.F.
		Cushing's Syndrome - The facts you need to know A comprehensive article from the N.A.D.F. by Dr Paul Margulies MD
		Hyperaldosteronism - The facts you need to know A comprehensive article from the N.A.D.F. by Dr Paul Margulies MD
		Learning about corticosteroids Some basic guidelines for those taking corticosteroids.
		Adrenal Insufficiency A highly technical article outlining the medical basis for Addison's. Based on a lecture given at the University of Los Angeles by Dr Mark Goodarzi M.D. Our thanks to Dr Goodarzi for his permission to reproduce his article here
		Adrenal Insufficiency A highly technical article outlining the medical basis for Addison's. Based on a lecture given at the University of Los Angeles by Dr Mark Goodarzi M.D. Formatted for use on Palm handhelds and compatible (DOC format). Click here for more info
		Cushing's Syndrome A highly technical article based outlining the medical basis for Cushing's. Based on a lecture given at the University of Los Angeles by Dr Mark Goodarzi M.D. Our thanks to Dr Goodarzi for his permission to reproduce his article here
		Cushing's Syndrome A highly technical article based outlining the medical basis for Cushing's. Based on a lecture given at the University of Los Angeles by Dr Mark Goodarzi M.D. Formatted for use on Palm handhelds and compatible (DOC format). Click here for more info
		"Dem Brittle Bones" - Osteoporosis - what you can do. A brief run down on treatments available in Australia for Osteoporosis


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