Adrenal tumor hormone levels linked to heart risks in large study
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Ongoing
This study looks at over 3,600 adults with adrenal incidentalomas (non-cancerous adrenal tumors) to see if mild cortisol excess raises the risk of death or heart problems like heart attack and stroke. Researchers measure cortisol levels after a simple overnight test and track hea…
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC