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A
Decade (and more) of the Massachusetts General Hospital
Neuroendocrine
Clinical Center.
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The Neuroendocrine
Clinical Center was founded in 1985, in order to provide a multidisciplinary
approach to patients with pituitary and hypothalamic disorders.
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Neuroendocrine Clinical Center - A multidisciplinary approach to patients with
pituitary and hypothalamic disorders. Including the Neuroendocrine Center Bulletin;
A newsletter with information regarding pituitary tumors. Information on acromegaly,
Cushing's disease or syndrome, prolactinoma, chromophobe or nonfunctioning pituitary
adenoma, and thyrotroph adenomas.
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PATIENT AND FAMILY INFORMATION |
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Neuroendocrine Clinical Center offers detailed outpatient evaluation of all disorders
affecting the endocrine function of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, achieved
through comprehensive office visits, complete basal and dynamic hormone testing,
and coordination of radiologic studies and visual field evaluations. All new patients
are presented at the weekly Neuroendocrine Clinical Conference which is attended
by endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and radiation therapy physicians.
A diagnostic and therapeutic plan is formulated for each patient and provided
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PHYSICIANS' PITUITARY INFORMATION SERVICE |
| In response
to continuing developments of new treatments for patients with pituitary disease,
the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center offers an Information
Service for Physicians, supported by an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Corporation. The purpose is to support physicians in the care of their patients
by providing access to the most recent information and research regarding pituitary
disease and its treatment. | |
NEUROENDOCRINE
CLINICAL RESEARCH WEB SITES |
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recruiting participants for several research studies
described on this site and we hope that you will consider participating. We
encourage you to investigate the educational material provided regarding pituitary
disorders, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like further
information.Patients may qualify for research studies
in the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center. We are currently accepting the following
categories of patients for screening to determine study eligibility. Depending
on the study, subjects may receive free testing, medication and/or stipends.
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goal of MGH Neuroendocrine Clinical Center is to develop and implement innovative
therapies that will benefit people with neuroendocrine and pituitary disorders.
The unique multi-disciplinary structure of the MGH Neuroendocrine Clinical Center
has helped make our center a recognized leader in this field since it's inception
in 1985. Our work enables innovative approaches and treatment to come from investigators
directly into clinical care. Your support can make a critical difference in the
development of such therapies. |
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ACROMEGALY
PATIENT
EDUCATION DAY 2008
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Learn more
about acromegaly and advances in surgery, radiation, and
medical therapy. Speakers included specialists in acromegaly
and a panel of patients diagnosed with acromegaly.
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Anne
Klibanski, M.D.,
Director, Neuroendocrine Clinical Center
aklibanski@partners.org
Patients
& Families with questions about referrals, consultations
or appointments may contact:
Voice: 617.726.7948
Fax: 617.726.1241
(Select
here for maps of MGH)
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Outpatient
clinic visits and inpatient consultations can be arranged
by calling the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center office.
Physicians with questions may contact Dr. Grinspoon
at 617.726.7948
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CUSHING'S
DISEASE
RESEARCH STUDY
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Are
you an adult patient with active Cushings Disease?
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