In Case You Missed the Show: #MayoClinicRadio Podcast 10/10/15
Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio podcast 10-10-15 The thyroid gland works as one of the body's control centers ... helping to regulate heart rate and metabolism. When your thyroid gland isn't working properly, it can cause a number of problems ... including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. On Mayo Clinic Radio, endocrinologist Dr. Marius Stan discusses thyroid disorders [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 12, 2015 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
5 Things Your Pet Insurance Policy Should Cover
Currently, there are over a dozen companies in the U.S. and Canada offering pet insurance, and if you've tried sorting out the differences between them, like many pet owners, you probably wound up more confused than when you started. As is the case with insurance of any kind, pet health care coverage is a wonderful thing to have if you need it -- and providing there are no big surprises when you submit a claim for reimbursement. Here's the scenario you want to avoid: You faithfully pay your monthly premium for years and enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet's health care will be paid for in the event of an expensive ill...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Make the Diagnosis, Sherlock!
A 24-year-old man is brought to the emergency room with altered mental status. He was found wearing only his undershorts and shouting “I am God!” A friend reports that 3 hours before presentation the patient had been seen smoking marijuana. Can you make the diagnosis?
This case is part of the New England Journal of Medicine‘s “Interactive Medical Case” series. It is not behind the Journal‘s firewall and costs nothing to play. Subscribers can earn CME or MOC credit. To work through the case, click here. (Source: The Poison Review)
Source: The Poison Review - August 19, 2015 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical agitated delirium hyperthyroidism interactive medical case new england journal of medicine thyroid storm Source Type: news
Iodine supplements could help mums, babies and the economy
ConclusionThis economic modelling study predicted that giving iodine supplements to pregnant women would save the NHS money and benefit the infant and wider society by boosting their intelligence. The study has based its analysis on the UK perspective, used systematic searches and expert input to inform the likely health and economic effects of iodine supplementation. A strong point of the study, as the authors say, is that they used a conservative approach. This meant they limited the possible benefits of iodine supplementation while overestimating the potential harms as much as possible. This suggests that the cost ben...
Source: NHS News Feed - August 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy/child Source Type: news
Patient Journey Films - Hyperthyroidism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhV2_SvMDo4 (Source: The British Thyroid Foundation)
Source: The British Thyroid Foundation - June 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Featured Films Information Source Type: news
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism May Increase Fracture Risk Subclinical Hyperthyroidism May Increase Fracture Risk
A study of over 70,000 patients has linked subclinical hyperthyroidism to increased risk for hip, spine, and other fractures. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - May 29, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Associated with Heightened Fracture Risk (FREE)
By Jenni Whalen
Edited by Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM
People with subclinical hyperthyroidism may be at elevated risk for bone fractures, according to a JAMA meta-analysis.Researchers analyzed data from more … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - May 27, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Even Slightly Overactive Thyroid Linked to Higher Fracture Risk
Study found greater chances of breaks in hip bones, spinal areas
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures, Hyperthyroidism (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Subclinical hyperthyroidism associated with an increased risk of hip and other fractures
In an analysis that included more than 70,000 participants from 13 studies, subclinical hyperthyroidism was associated with an increased risk for hip and other fractures including spine. Subclinical hyperthyroidism is a low serum thyroid-stimulating hormone concentration in a person without clinical symptoms and normal thyroid hormone concentrations on blood tests. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 26, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Nervy? Losing weight? Why thinking it's simply stress could be a terrible mistake
Hettie Byrne, 18, suffers from hyperthyroidism. The condition speeds the metabolism meaning she has a raised level of thyroid hormone and gets a rapid heartbeat. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Common Are Tremors in Childhood?
Discussion
Tremor is one of several movement disorders in childhood including tics, dystonia, chorea, myoclonus, and sterotypy. Tremors are a rhythmic oscillating involuntary movement across a joint axis. They are the result of normal or accentuated postural or muscular processes. They are categorized as follows:
Rest tremor – occurs during rest and stops with movement
Action tremor- occurs during a voluntary activity
Kinetic tremor- occurs when limb is moving
Postural tremor – occurs when the limb is stationary but held against gravity
Isometric tremor – occurs when limb is stationary but is exerting a...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 11, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Cat Health Problem Might Be Linked to Flame Retardants
Researchers search for causes of feline hyperthyroidism (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cat Health Problem Might Be Linked to Flame Retardants
Researchers search for causes of feline hyperthyroidism
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Environmental Health, Pet Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Thyroid Dysfunction: To Screen or Not to Screen?Thyroid Dysfunction: To Screen or Not to Screen?
Dr Jo-Ann Manson describes the high-risk groups that should be screened for hypo- or hyperthyroidism. Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - April 23, 2015 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news
Flame retardants could contribute to hyperthyroidism in older cats
For years, health advocates have been pushing to ban some flame retardants for their potentially harmful effects, especially on young children and infants. Now scientists report these compounds could play a role in a common health problem for one of our most beloved pets: cats. A new study found that cats with hyperthyroidism had high levels of certain flame retardants, hinting at a possible link. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 22, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
