NAVLE Nuggets: Cushing's vs. Addison's Disease (LDDS vs. ACTH Testing)

Welcome to episode #56 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Can you tell the difference between hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s) and hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s)?In this NAVLE Nugget, we’ll work through clinical cases and break down the key differences between these two adrenal diseases, including clinical signs, classic lab abnormalities, diagnosis, treatment, and the most important NAVLE clues.We’ll also tackle one of the most commonly confusing topics: LDDS vs. ACTH stimulation testing. Learn when to use each test, what question each test is asking, and how to interpret the results.If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review, it helps others find the show and join the conversation. And if you have any questions or topics you’d love to hear about, feel free to leave us a comment. I’d love to hear from you!Follow me on Social Media!Instagram:@scrubbedinthedvmjourney@grace_gaynorLinked In:@Grace Gaynor