'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
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
Don't Be Afraid of Weight Gain With Hyperthyroid Treatment Don't Be Afraid of Weight Gain With Hyperthyroid Treatment
A large study shows highest weight gain risk is with thyroidectomy, and radioiodine therapy is linked to better survival.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - October 21, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Hyperthyroidism and Adverse Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes Hyperthyroidism and Adverse Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes
Are adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes more likely to occur with women with hyperthyroidism? A new study looks at the possible association.Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Empiric Radioiodine for Hyperthyroidism Empiric Radioiodine for Hyperthyroidism
Learn more about empiric radioiodine therapy and the role of theranostics in hyperthyroidism.Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Hyperthyroidism Rebound in Pregnancy Boosts Adverse Outcomes Hyperthyroidism Rebound in Pregnancy Boosts Adverse Outcomes
Rebound after antithyroid drug discontinuation in pregnancy is common, and adverse pregnancy outcomes are high among these patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - August 9, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Thyroid: Doctor highlights 'warning signs of hyperthyroidism' – 'irritability'
DOCTOR NIRUSA KUMARAN spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about hyperthyroidism - otherwise known as an overactive thyroid - from warning signs to health complications and dietary tweaks. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Deliberate self-harm in a patient with hyperthyroidism with acute psychosis - Wong HH, Pang NTP.
A woman in her 30s with underlying Graves' disease, who recently completed radioactive iodine treatment, presented with 2 weeks of acutely altered behaviour associated with auditory hallucinations and religious preoccupations. Laboratory investigation demo... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 18, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Janssen Showcases Commitment to Advancing Scientific Innovation in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) at CHEST 2021 Annual Meeting
TITUSVILLE, N.J. – October 14, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today 11* abstracts highlighting data from its pulmonary hypertension (PH) portfolio will be presented at CHEST 2021, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, held virtually October 17-20.Data presentations from eight abstracts will provide additional evidence supporting the role of objective multiparameter risk assessment approaches in helping to optimize treatment and care for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), as well as the impact of earlier and comprehensive therapy with UPTRAVI...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - October 14, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
RAI Therapy for Hyperthyroidism Not Tied to Overall Cancer Risk
However, linear radiation dose - response association between radioactive iodine and solid cancer mortality seen in two studies (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - September 23, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, ENT, Pharmacy, Radiology, Journal, Source Type: news
Cancer Risk After Radioiodine for Hyperthyroidism Is'Small'Cancer Risk After Radioiodine for Hyperthyroidism Is'Small '
New meta-analysis shows that radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism doesn ' t significantly increase cancer risk or cancer mortality in the vast majority of cases.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - September 22, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
