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THE CLINIC

[Neuroendocrine Clinical Home]
A Decade (and more) of the Massachusetts General Hospital Neuroendocrine Clinical Center.
The Massachusetts General Hospital Neuroendocrine Clinical Center was founded in 1985, in order to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patients with pituitary and hypothalamic disorders.
The Neuroendocrine Clinical Center - A multidisciplinary approach to patients with pituitary and hypothalamic disorders. Including the Neuroendocrine Center Bulletin; A newsletter with information regarding pituitary tumors. Information on acromegaly, Cushing's disease or syndrome, prolactinoma, chromophobe or nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma, and thyrotroph adenomas.

NEUROENDOCRINE BULLETIN

Latest Neuroendocrine Bulletin:

Volume 14, Issue 1, Spring 2008 [PDF - pending web version]
Etiology of Thickened Pituitary Stalks
Pituitary Apoplexy
Save-the-Date: Nicholas T. Zervas, M.D. Lectureship
Research Studies Available
Services Available

PATIENT AND FAMILY INFORMATION

The Neuroendocrine Clinical Center offers detailed outpatient evaluation of all disorders affecting the endocrine function of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, achieved through comprehensive office visits, complete basal and dynamic hormone testing, and coordination of radiologic studies and visual field evaluations. All new patients are presented at the weekly Neuroendocrine Clinical Conference which is attended by endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and radiation therapy physicians. A diagnostic and therapeutic plan is formulated for each patient and provided to the referring physician.

PHYSICIANS' PITUITARY INFORMATION SERVICE

In response to continuing developments of new treatments for patients with pituitary disease, the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center offers an Information Service for Physicians, supported by an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The purpose is to support physicians in the care of their patients by providing access to the most recent information and research regarding pituitary disease and its treatment.

NEUROENDOCRINE CLINICAL RESEARCH WEB SITES

We are actively recruiting participants for several research studies described on this site and we hope that you will consider participating. We encourage you to investigate the educational material provided regarding pituitary disorders, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like further information.
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Patients may qualify for research studies in the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center.  We are currently accepting the following categories of patients for screening to determine study eligibility.  Depending on the study, subjects may receive free testing, medication and/or stipends.
Clinical Research Studies (overview)

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The goal of MGH Neuroendocrine Clinical Center is to develop and implement innovative therapies that will benefit people with neuroendocrine and pituitary disorders. The unique multi-disciplinary structure of the MGH Neuroendocrine Clinical Center has helped make our center a recognized leader in this field since it's inception in 1985. Our work enables innovative approaches and treatment to come from investigators directly into clinical care. Your support can make a critical difference in the development of such therapies.

ACROMEGALY PATIENT
EDUCATION DAY

An opportunity for patients as well as their families to learn more about acromegaly.
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Friday, May 30, 2008
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn
5 Blossom Street, Boston

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FREE (limited seating)
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To reserve a place,
Call Crystal
(617) 726-3870

APPOINTMENTS & REFERRALS

[Neuroendocrine Clinical Home]
Anne Klibanski, M.D., 
Director, Neuroendocrine Clinical Center

aklibanski@partners.org
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Patients & Families with questions about referrals, consultations or appointments may contact:

Voice:  617.726.7948
Fax:  617.726.1241

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Outpatient clinic visits and inpatient consultations can be arranged by calling the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center office. Physicians with questions may contact Dr. Grinspoon at 617.726.7948

ASSOCIATED SERVICES

MGH Endocrinology
MGH Pediatric Endocrinology
MGH Neurosurgical Service
MGH Neurology
MGH Radiation Oncology
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MASSGENERAL LEGAL ISSUES
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Disclaimer About Medical Information: The information and reference materials contained herein is intended solely for the information of the reader. It should not be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with the patient's own physician. All visitors to this and associated sites from the Neurosurgical Service at MGH agree to read and abide by the the complete terms of legal agreement found at the Neurosurgery "disclaimer & legal agreement." See also: the MGH Disclaimer, the MGH Privacy Policy, and the MGH Interactive Program Disclaimer - Visitors must read the disclaimer - legal agreement. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2007 MGH Neuroendocrin Clinical Center - e-mail C.Owen
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Physicians' Pituitary Information Service - Physicians with questions may contact Dr Biller or DR Klibanski at 617.726.3965 or 1.888.429.6863 or via e-mail pituitary.info@partners.org
Voice:  617.726.7948
Fax:  617.726.1241

Clinical Research Studies
Clinical Research Studies in Pituitary Disorders
Clinical Research Studies in Anorexia Nervosa