Notice that the way that the electroacupuncture reduced sepsis was by
a major nerve stimulating the Vagus Nerve, which acted in a way not
previously known. It stimulated increases in certain adrenal products
like dopamine and norepinephrine.

http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/march2014/03102014sepsis.htm

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Further experiments showed that stimulation of the vagus nerve
triggered the adrenal glands to release catecholamines, including
dopamine and norepinephrine. The electroacupuncture activated an enzyme
involved in the production of dopamine in the adrenal glands. Dopamine,
in turn, inhibited production of inflammatory chemicals.
 ...
The team found that electroacupuncture wasn't effective in treating
mice whose adrenal glands were removed. Unfortunately, many patients
with sepsis have problems with their adrenal glands, so
electroacupuncture likely wouldn't help them. To address this issue,
the team focused in on dopamine. Dopamine has broad effects, activating
many receptors, so they tested compounds that target specific
receptors. Fenoldopam, which specifically activates dopaminergic
receptor type 1, controlled inflammation and improved survival in
experimental mouse models of adrenal insufficiency.

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Cushings is not what ferrets get but each piece of adrenal info adds
to the knowledge base:

http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/march2014/03102014cushing.htm

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