Acromegaly Support Group
Acromegaly (from Greek akros "high" and megas "large" - extremities enlargement) is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (hGH). Acromegaly most commonly affects middle-aged adults and can result in serious illness and premature death. Join the group to discuss symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
I've just read a fascinating article about assessing how good a Pituitary Surgeon is based on the surgical outcome data.
The article summarises a number of different studies where they explore the surgical outcome.
It's quite amazing reading really - it really shows how the experience of the surgeon has a tremendous effect on the outcome.
www.brain-tumor.org%2Ffiles%2FOutcomes_pituitary_surgeon_expertise_2010.pdf
(I'm not sure if the link above will work on here or not - you may need to paste it into the address bit of your internet browser)
"The role of outcomes data for assessing the expertise of a
pituitary surgeon"
Kiarash Shahlaie, Nancy McLaughlin, Amin B. Kassam and Daniel F. Kelly
"Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes &
Obesity 2010, 17:000000"
Trys
www.acromegaly.wordpress.com
The article summarises a number of different studies where they explore the surgical outcome.
It's quite amazing reading really - it really shows how the experience of the surgeon has a tremendous effect on the outcome.
www.brain-tumor.org%2Ffiles%2FOutcomes_pituitary_surgeon_expertise_2010.pdf
(I'm not sure if the link above will work on here or not - you may need to paste it into the address bit of your internet browser)
"The role of outcomes data for assessing the expertise of a
pituitary surgeon"
Kiarash Shahlaie, Nancy McLaughlin, Amin B. Kassam and Daniel F. Kelly
"Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes &
Obesity 2010, 17:000000"
Trys
www.acromegaly.wordpress.com
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Here's a link that may work better (since i had trouble and had to find it on my own):
http://www.brain-tumor.org/files/Outcomes_pituitary_surgeon_expertise_2010.pdf