Addison's disease. How to improve patients' quality of life.
Modern adrenal function studies can facilitate both diagnosis and management in patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency. These tests are readily available at commercial laboratories and can be conveniently carried out in the physician's office during working hours. As use of these adrenal function studies becomes more common, patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency can expect to have a great improvement in quality of life.
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Oakland Internists Associates, Southfield, MI 48034.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000224:Addison Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood; D000328:Adult; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life
D015415:Biomarkers; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone