Greater awareness needed on risks that Addison’s disease poses to patients
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Two new studies show the possible dangers facing patients with Addison’s disease are higher than previously thought. The new research shows that Addison’s patients, who have low levels of cortisol produced by the adrenal glands, are more likely to get infections which may provoke life-threatening adrenal crises.