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Explore our articles about Addison's Disease and Adrenal Insufficiency Research.

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Research Grants

Our charity is at the forefront of medical research into Addison's Disease. Help us fund medical researchers working in this important field of endocrine research. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2019

Updated: 30th June, 2022

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    Welcome to our ADSHG event. Here we share some of our most visited resources and services so that you can make the most of what the ADSHG has to offer.

  • Drug shortage alert: injectable hydrocortisone

    Drug shortage alert: injectable hydrocortisone

    Advanz Pharma, the supplier of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate, has confirmed that due to manufacturing issues, they are currently unable to supply the liquid hydrocortisone and expect to resume supply by Q1 2023.

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  • Sick Day Rules

    Minor ailments can affect anyone with a steroid-dependent adrenal condition very differently. Things like vomiting, diarrhoea, colds and flu could cause an adrenal crisis. It’s important that you spot the early symptoms of a bug or cold and adjust your steroid replacement medication.

  • Coronavirus Vaccines and Adrenal Insufficiency

    Coronavirus Vaccines and Adrenal Insufficiency

    Everyone with a steroid-dependent adrenal condition should get the coronavirus vaccine to reduce their risk of getting coronavirus. This is because people who are steroid-dependent are at increased risk of needing hospital care if they get coronavirus, due to the risk of adrenal crisis.

  • The Emergency Injection for the treatment of Adrenal Crisis

    The Emergency Injection for the treatment of Adrenal Crisis

    Understanding what an Emergency Injection kit is, how to inject and how important it is to use the injection during an Adrenal Crisis.

  • Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 24/02/2021

    Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 24/02/2021

    Our medics have been keeping an eye on pandemic developments. This page is up to date but we will continue updating it regularly as we find out more information from the government.

  • What is Addison's Disease?

    What is Addison's Disease?

    Find out more about Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency and and how they are treated.

  • Adrenal Crisis Can Kill

    Adrenal Crisis Can Kill

  • Why Salt?

    Why Salt?

    Why do people with Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency crave salty, acidic and sour foods at diagnosis, and then salt remains our “pick me up” when diagnosed? Professor Simon Pearce explains the connection between aldosterone, fludrocortisone and why you should always listen to your salt cravings.

  • Updated NHS Steroid Card Released

    Updated NHS Steroid Card Released

    Following the early release of the new NHS Steroid Emergency Card back in March to keep patients with Addison's or adrenal insufficiency safe during the COVID-19 crisis, the NHS steroid card has been updated and physical copies will be available to order from Tuesday 18th August 2020 for hospital teams!

  • Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine - Personal Stories

    Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine - Personal Stories

    The COVID-19 vaccination campaign has kicked off - but what does it feel like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? People with Addison's and adrenal insufficiency share their experiences of receiving the vaccine.

  • Surgical Guidelines

    Surgical Guidelines

    The ADSHG surgical guidelines are intended for the information of your medical team or your dentist and have been developed by our Clinical Advisory Panel.

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Our charity is at the forefront of medical research into Addison's Disease. Help us fund medical researchers working in this important field of endocrine research. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2019

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