The mean ACTH in the six hypercortisolemic depressed women was 4.9 ± 0.3 (40% increase), which was not significant (p = 0.13), possibly due to the small sample size.

ACTH concentrations in ill infants (n=10) were 12 pgml−1 (5.5 to 19.2). ... Correlations of cortisol and ACTH values with SNAP scores, lowest mean blood pressures, ...

An ACTH stimulation test measures the ability of your adrenal glands to respond to stress. Learn why it’s done and what your results may mean.

These abnormal results on the ACTH stimulation test may mean that you have an adrenal condition such as acute adrenal crisis, Addison’s disease, or hypopituitarism.

Cushing's syndrome is a complex hormonal disorder characterised by an overproduction of cortisol in the body. The condition can develop due to several different causes, each affecting cortisol levels ...

THOSE who have known about the Cooperative Clinical Trial of ACTH, cortisone and aspirin in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever have been anxiously awaiting the reports of the results of that st ...

The classical description of Addison's disease in a 15-year-old girl1 is a timely reminder of this well-known but uncommon disorder. In their description of the investigative work-up and discussion, ...

“ACTH therapy can be effective across a number of inflammatory diseases. The reintroduction of Cortrophin Gel gives prescribers another ACTH option, which can mean a greater chance for an ...