What Treatment Reduces Cardiac Risk in Hyperthyroidism? What Treatment Reduces Cardiac Risk in Hyperthyroidism?
Patients with hyperthyroidism had a lower risk for deadly cardiovascular events after surgery or radioactive iodine than those with ATDs, found a national cohort study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Risks for MACE, Mortality Lower After Surgery for Hyperthyroidism
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 -- For patients with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism, surgery is associated with lower risks for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online March 4 in JAMA... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Thyroid Disorders and Gynecologic Cancers: Is There a Link? Thyroid Disorders and Gynecologic Cancers: Is There a Link?
Researchers found a reduced risk for gynecologic cancers in women with hyperthyroidism, suggesting a link between thyroid function level and gynecologic cancer risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves' disease - when the thyroid is overactive
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Dr. Marius Stan, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has more on this thyroid disorder. Editor's note: January is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/mhYeuD_Z3Po Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 17, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Latest Evidence on Hyperthyroidism Symptoms, Treatment Latest Evidence on Hyperthyroidism Symptoms, Treatment
If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can lead to cardia arrhythmias and osteoporosis. A new review summarizes recent evidence regarding the treatment of hyperthyroidism.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - October 30, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Preventing'Worm-eaten Bones' From Hyperthyroidism Preventing'Worm-eaten Bones' From Hyperthyroidism
Bone loss is often associated with hyperthyroidism; can it be reversed, and if so, how?American Thyroid Association (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - July 31, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news
Surgery, Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism Up Survival Surgery, Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism Up Survival
In large cohort study, both radioactive iodine and thyroidectomy extended longevity compared with antithyroid medications, while surgery raised the risk for weight gain.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - June 25, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Erectile Dysfunction Prevalence Spikes in Hyperthyroid Men Erectile Dysfunction Prevalence Spikes in Hyperthyroid Men
Men with hyperthyroidism had a significantly higher prevalence of erectile dysfunction compared with similar men without hyperthyroidism in a meta-analysis of four studies.First Look (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - May 2, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
'Severe' and 'prolonged' thyroid conditions can cause hair loss - other symptoms
In "rare" cases, medication to treat hyperthyroidism can also lead to shedding of hair. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Shows Opdivo, Yervoy Effective After Mesothelioma Surgery
This study tested the safety and efficacy of two drugs following mesothelioma surgery after cancer recurrence. The combination of immunotherapy drugs nivolumab and ipilimumab, known by the brand names Opdivo and Yervoy, was recently approved for mesothelioma.
The new treatment led to a 6-month survival of 87% in pleural mesothelioma patients. The 12-month survival rate was 74.2%.
“Nivolumab with ipilimumab has promising efficacy in treating recurrent MPM [malignant pleural mesothelioma] in the postoperative setting,” the authors wrote.
The authors also noted a higher rate of adverse events than in prior s...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - January 30, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Tags: Clinical Trials/Research/Emerging Treatments Immunotherapy Pleural Source Type: news
Consumer Health: What happens if your thyroid is too active or not active enough?
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more how important it is that your thyroid functions properly. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. When your thyroid isn't functioning properly, whether it's too active or not active enough, all these functions are affected. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when your… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 13, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Boost Your Thyroid Health With Natural Supplements
Your thyroid is under constant attack, and traditional doctors don’t have a clue how to fix it.
In fact, most physicians don’t even recognize the problem in the first place — especially when it comes to men. And that makes thyroid disease the most under-diagnosed condition in the country.
I’ve seen this play out for decades: People see a traditional doctor and get a thyroid test that measures levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone.
When doctors see a “normal” result, they’ll tell you there’s “nothing wrong” when you actually have a form of hypothyroidism.
But not the form you might think.
You could be on...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Health Natural Cures Source Type: news
AAP Updates Guidelines for Congenital Hyperthyroidism AAP Updates Guidelines for Congenital Hyperthyroidism
Guidlines have been updated to include the importance of newborn screening, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment of the condition.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - December 19, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Even Subclinical Hyperthyroidism May Weaken Bones
(MedPage Today) -- Subclinical hyperthyroidism may be an independent risk factor for fractures, a community-based cohort study found.
In the analysis of nearly 11,000 middle-age individuals, having subclinical hyperthyroidism was tied with a 34... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - November 9, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Does Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Raise Fracture Risk? Does Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Raise Fracture Risk?
Researchers say that screening and more aggressive monitoring may be warranted in light of new data.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - November 9, 2022 Category: Pathology Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
