PRINTER'S NO. 1689
No. 267 Session of 2006
INTRODUCED BY JUBELIRER, APRIL 5, 2006
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 5, 2006
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating April 8, 2006, as "Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day"
2 in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Cushing's syndrome encompasses all forms of
4 Cushing's disease, including adrenal, pituitary, ectopic and
5 steroid-induced Cushing's syndromes and pseudo-Cushing's
6 syndrome; and
7 WHEREAS, Cushing's syndrome is characterized by
8 overproduction of cortisol, a stress hormone made by the adrenal
9 glands; and
10 WHEREAS, Cushing's syndrome symptoms are often associated
11 with other conditions, leading to misdiagnosis; and
12 WHEREAS, Many persons with Cushing's syndrome are
13 misdiagnosed or go undiagnosed for years before receiving the
14 correct testing and treatment; and
15 WHEREAS, Left untreated, Cushing's syndrome is persistent and
16 fatal as elevated cortisol levels adversely affect body systems;
17 and
1 WHEREAS, "Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day" is set aside to
2 save lives by increasing awareness in the medical community and
3 the public; therefore be it
4 RESOLVED, That the Senate designate April 8, 2006, as
5 "Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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