The Pituitary World News Podcast

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The Pituitary World News Podcast

Knowledge and information are critical tools to affect early diagnosis in pituitary disease. Join Dr. Lewis Blevins and Jorge D Faccinetti cofounders, as they navigate the wonders and complexities of pituitary conditions. Each episode brings conversations with information and experiences from expert professionals and people living with these challenging disorders.

  1. NOV 14

    S10E8: Podcast series with industry leaders: meet Dr. Scott Pescatore, Head of Global Head of Global Operations at Recordati Rare Diseases.

    I am pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Pescatore to the Pituitary Podcast.  In today's podcast, we discuss some of the work being done in the pituitary and adrenal space.  Dr. Pescatore's - and other industry leaders we've featured on the Pituitary Podcasts - opinions and points of view are essential to developing current and future therapies and potential new treatments affecting access to medications for pituitary disease.  By and large, these are the people who make the ultimate decisions on what medications are brought to market and how they support the people who need those therapies.  We are delighted to bring you Dr. Pescatore's perspectives. Don't miss this fascinating discussion.   Available Dr. Lewis Blevins new book Cushing's; a comprehensive guide to understanding a devastating disease.  Click here to buy your copy today

    37 min

  2. JUL 11

    S10E7: A conversation with Recordati's Dr. Mario Maldonado

    Today's podcast features my chat with Dr. Mario Maldonado, Head of Development and Global Endocrinology atRecordati Rare Diseases.  Dr. Maldonado brings a wealth of experience and a great perspective on drug development. He was involved in developing both pasireotide and osilodrostat, two essential compounds used in drugs to treat Cushing's.   Listen to this fascinating talk with one of the most dynamic experts in endocrine drug development today. He talks about endocrinology, the science of cortisol production, the art and science of endocrine medicine, and the opportunities for new drugs and therapies in the US and Europe.  We also focused on the findings from a Recordati new study, LINC-7,  - read more about the study here -  potentially leading to new indications (uses) for osilodrostat (Isturisa®). Click here for more information and content on Cushing's and hypercortisolism from Pituitary World News. Now available, Dr. Lewis Blevins new book "Cushing's; a comprehensive guide to understanding a devastating disease".  Click here to buy your copy today or click on the book graphic below.

    39 min

  3. JUN 11

    S10E6: Mental Health challenges and opportunities in pituitary disease

    Mental health is an ongoing challenge for people dealing with Pituitary conditions, from brain fog to anxiety to downright depression. These and other emotional issues are some of the most talked about and commonly related when people talk about what it's like to live with one of these devastating conditions.  Today's podcast brings together two leading experts in mental health and pituitary disease for an in-depth round-table discussion of mental and emotional issues that affect people daily.  Click here for more helpful articles on mental and emotional health.

    46 min

  4. APR 29

    S10E5: The FDA listens to acromegaly patients

    Today's podcast covers my conversation with Jill Sisco, president of the Acromegaly Community, about the recent meetings with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US governmental entity responsible for approving new medications.  Our conversation focuses on the original meeting held in 2021 and a recent listening session where the AC provided additional feedback to the FDA.  These meetings help ensure the FDA considers patient's experiences, needs, and expectations as they provide drug development guidance to pharmaceutical companies.  You can read the original report here. Jill also briefly mentioned during our chat the "Faces of Hope" initiative they undertook a few years ago.  Here's a link to that photographic essay.  Worth a look!

    30 min

  5. APR 8

    S10E4: Amplifying knowledge of Cushing's; every day, every month, every year.

    On today's podcast and  Cushing's awareness day and month, we bring you a few excerpts from our soon-to-be-released new book on Cushing's. The book's author and Pituitary World News cofounder, Dr. Lewis Blevins, reads from a few selected chapters to give insight into the book's content. We are delighted to present these excerpts to join the many organizations, patients, and healthcare professionals in recognizing Cushing's disease awareness month and day. The book is well underway, with over 37 chapters on the editor's and publisher's desk. The book's release date will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting project from Pituitary World News. You can read more about the book in this article.

    10 min

  6. FEB 7

    S10E3: A remarkable acromegaly story of transformation.

    Today’s podcast is about our super athlete friend Risa August and her new book, “The Road Unpaved.”  We first met Risa in 2019 when she came to the Pituitary World News/UCSF patient gathering. We chatted about her experience and and her plans to ride her bike from Canada to Mexico. We followed her herculean effort to ride 1845-plus miles to get from Canada to Mexico on the Pacific Coast Highway, which, as you can imagine, is no picnic for anyone, let alone if you are fighting acromegaly symptoms. It is downright amazing she did it at all. Now, she has written a book about her experience with acromegaly, the ride, and life. Learn more about Risa, her practice, her upcoming plans at Risa Unleashed, read her PWN articles search for Risa or Marisa here, or go to – www.risaaugust.com

    25 min

  7. JAN 30

    S10E2: A view from across the pond: The Spanish Endocrine Society Conference

    The Spanish Endocrine Conference was organized late last year by the "Sociedad Española de Endocrinologia y Nutricion (SEEN). SEEN offers an excellent resource for information to the Spanish-speaking world. Spain and Spanish-speaking countries have been our focus as we seek to develop more content in Spanish for our edition of Pituitary Word New in Español. Today's podcasts covers part of the conference and shares my conversations with three world-renowned Spanish endocrinologists. Don't miss my chat with Dr. Elena Valassi on how Cushing's and acromegaly affect bones and muscles. Dr. Manel Puig Domingo talks about his views on the new nomenclature or terminology between adenomas and neuroendocrine tumors (PitNets), a thorny issues we've been covering from all angles. He also gives us an update on his projects on facial recognition in acromegaly;  a fascinating subject since it could have a considerable impact on the early diagnosis of acromegaly. Lastly, I chatted with my good friend Dr. Javier Salvador, who recently retired from clinical work after almost 50 years as one of Spain's leading endocrinologists and professors at the University of Navarra. We chatted about endocrine education, awareness, technology, early diagnosis, and his new assignment teaching medical ethics. I hope this podcast will give you a new perspective from these leading researchers and physicians tackling these challenging diseases.

    47 min

  8. JAN 11

    S10E1: Our chat with Giacomo Chiesi

    In today's podcast, we talk with Giacomo Chiesi, Head of Global Rare Diseases at the Chiesi Group, where he leads a team in developing and marketing treatments for rare and ultra-rare diseases. Chiesi, headquartered in Parma, Italy, is a family-owned enterprise in an industry not known for many family businesses.   Chiesi entered the acromegaly space when the company recently acquired Ireland-based Amryt Pharma, which marketed the acromegaly oral drug MYCAPSSA. As you will hear, Chiesi is a fascinating company with a rich history. It is not only dedicated to rare diseases but also has an unrelenting focus on forward-thinking business practices. We talked at length about their initiatives and position on social responsibility, patient centricity, patient care, and environmentally sustainable practices. Learn more about Chiesi, their plans, and current patient support initiatives like Chiesi Total Care. We are truly delighted to bring you this podcast.

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Knowledge and information are critical tools to affect early diagnosis in pituitary disease. Join Dr. Lewis Blevins and Jorge D Faccinetti cofounders, as they navigate the wonders and complexities of pituitary conditions. Each episode brings conversations with information and experiences from expert professionals and people living with these challenging disorders.

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    2021 - 2024
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