Urinary Frequency Sep 11, 2008
A severe deficiency of ADH is known as diabetes insipidus. Some people with excessive urinary frequency may have a milder deficiency. (Suite101.com)
A Man with Fatigue and Lesions in the Pituitary and Cerebellum Aug 14, 2008
On evaluation at another facility, a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus was made, and desmopressin was prescribed. The symptoms resolved; however, during the next several years, he and his wife were unable to conceive a second child. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Aldermen adopt dog control resolution Jul 27, 2007
According to a "sworn (insurance) statement in proof of loss," the dog died June 8 of dehydration resulting from diabetes insipidus ... Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of water balance. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Rare disease forces young woman to find her own answers Jul 8, 2007
" She suffered from "excruciating back pain," which she attributed then to her abdominal weight gain. She later learned, however, that the pain was from a fractured vertebrae due to the beginning stages of osteoporosis another malady caused by Cushing's disease. Her endocrinologist believed a tiny benign tumor was still there in her pituitary, but removing the whole gland would prevent her from ever having children. He suggested removal of her adrenal glands a dramatic step that the surgeons she... (The News-Herald)
FDA Approves Ferring Pharmaceuticals' ENDOMETRIN(R) for Luteal Phase Support in Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment Jun 22, 2007
Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovine triflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE in injectable and rhinal tube forms for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and primary nocturnal enuresis. The Ferring Group specializes in the research, development and commercialization of compounds in general and pediatric endocrinology, urology, gastroenterology, obstetrics/ gynecology and infertility. (PR Newswire)
SMU student's death ruled alcohol poisoning May 24, 2007
Crist's family had said that they believed his diabetes insipidus, or water diabetes, probably caused his death. Jeffrey Barnard, head of the medical examiner's office, said the investigation determined that Crist's diabetes insipidus was not a factor in his death ... Dr. Barnard said that "0.4 is a lethal level for anyone. Our review of his medical history indicated that he had not been having recent complications from his diabetes insipidus.". (KHOU.com, TX)
What they didn't teach in med school May 1, 2007
Urinary tract infection, new onset diabetes mellitus (too much sugar in the blood), diabetes insipidus (an inability to conserve water), viral cystitis (bladder irritation from a virus), and constipation (pressure against the wall of the bladder) are some of the medical possibilities. More commonly, however, young children often wait until the last minute to void -- too busy to interrupt play. (Boston Globe)
Rabies Rescue Protocol Fails in New Cases Apr 21, 2007
The girl experienced a range of complications, the CDC report said, including increased intracranial pressure, bouts of diabetes insipidus, syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), reversible pancreatitis secondary to ribavirin, intracranial venous sinus thrombosis, and cerebral and cerebellar herniation. The girl died on Nov. 2, after life support was withdrawn. (MedPage Today)
