Hair Analysis Provides A Historical Record Of Cortisol Levels In Cushing's Syndrome

    July 2009 in “ Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes ”
    Steven Thomson, Gideon Koren, Lisa-Ann Fraser … Stan Van Uum
    Studysummary This study found that hair cortisol levels were significantly higher in patients with Cushing's Syndrome compared to healthy controls, suggesting hair analysis can provide historical information on cortisol exposure.
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