Pituitary

See also:

• Health: Medicine: Medical Specialties: Endocrinology  (53)

• American Cancer Society: Do We Know What Causes Pituitary Tumors? - Article that explains the cause of tumors, how they develop, risk factors, and prevention.
• California Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF - A multi-disciplinary center designed to provide comprehensive care to all patients with newly diagnosed and pre-existing pituitary disorders. Providing information on pathology, diagnosis, and treatment options.
• The Hormone Foundation: Pituitary Disorders - Provides an overview on secretory and non-secretory tumors, treatment options, lifestyle issues, and prevention; as well as other pituitary-related resources.
• MedlinePlus: Pituitary Disorders - Contains an overview, symptoms, treatment, coping, genetics, and clinical trials.
• Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Information Links - Resources for patients. From Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuroendocrine Clinical Center.
• NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Page - Information sheet compiled by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke which discusses definitions, prognosis, treatment and research issues.
• OHSU Pituitary Unit - Comprehensive treatment center specializing in pituitary tumors and diseases including cushing's, acromegaly, and prolactinomas.
• Pit Pat - The Pituitary Foundation - Provides information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends and carers. Includes newsletters, resources, GP fact file, general information for patients and a glossary.
• Pituitary Chat - On-line message board with links to information about all aspects of pituitary problems.
• Pituitary Disorders Education & Support - Their goal is to improve health care through communication, public awareness, and patient education. Lists treatments and conditions, newsletters, and patient stories.
• Pituitary Network Association - Non-profit organization for patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, their families, and health care providers who treat them.
• UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Program - UCLA's program page provides information regarding the clinic, its procedures, research, patient services, links, and a support group.