Minimally invasive techniques were historically used for diagnosis only. But technology advances have allowed us to improve the treatment of spine disorders using the same techniques for surgery, says Nimesh H. Patel, MD, a neurosurgeon at the Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute in Dallas.
Cushings Disease in Dogs. Cushings disease in dogs is the third most common disease and the most common hormone related condition in dogs. It is the result of excess Cortisol in the animalâs body. Cortisol, or hydrocortisone as it is known scientifically, is a steroid hormone that the body uses to deal with stress.
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to cortisol. Signs and symptoms may include: high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face, a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals poorly.