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May 2023
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#61 Cushing's syndrome

Sam Williams
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Dr Sajini Wijetilleka, acute medical consultant with dual accreditation in endocrine and diabetes, joins Sam this episode to discuss Cushing's syndrome in a PACES setting. As always, we discuss the important symptoms, signs, investigations, management and common examiner questions.


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