By McNicol, Anne Marie * Context.-In surgical pathology practice adrenal cortical tumors are rare. However, in autopsy series adrenal cortical nodules are found frequently. These are now being identified more commonly in life when the abdomen is scanned for other disease.

By Zaydfudim, Victor Stover, Daniel G; Caro, Susan W; Phay, John E Although medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) can produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in up to 40 per cent of cases as determined by immunohistochemistry, clinical hypercortisolism is rarely seen.

By Abdel-Malek, Zalfa A Knittel, James; Kadekaro, Ana Luisa; Swope, Viki B; Starner, Renny ABSTRACT Cutaneous pigmentation is the major photoprotective mechanism against the carcinogenic and aging effects of UV.

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:QSC) provided today a progress report on the company's new pricing strategy for H.P. Acthar Gel(R), a natural form of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Since August 27, 2007, when the new strategy was announced, results have met Questcor's expectations.

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:QSC) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new strategy and business model for H.P. Acthar Gel(R), a natural form of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).