Hyperthyroidism - Films - Patient Journeys
British Thyroid Foundation have put together a short sequence of films of people talking about their experiences of hyperthyroidism. We also have Patient Journey series on Thyroid Cancer and Hypothyroidism. For more British Thyroid Foundation films visit our YouTube Channel.
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Source: The British Thyroid Foundation - March 10, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Featured Our Campaigns General BTF Articles Source Type: news
The 6 Injustices of Thyroid Cancer
Imagine if your best friend -- the one who deserves one hell of a co-pay for the psych-worthy advice she doles out on a daily basis (with love and/or or a swift kick in the butt, as needed) suddenly couldn't speak.
My lifeline, Jill Gurfinkel, had a paralyzed vocal cord for what seemed like forever. Not from cheering for her then 7-year-old son at his hockey game or yelling at him to eat his vegetables or even from litigating in court (I don't mess around; my chief counsel is a badass lawyer). The only thing that has ever robbed her of her voice was thyroid cancer.
In Cindy Finch's recent HuffPost blog, "The 6 Injustice...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What is the Remission Rate for Antithyroid Drug Treatment for Hyperthyroidism in Children?
Discussion
The thyroid gland secrets two hormones – T4 which is a prohormone and T3 which is the biologically active hormone. Receptors for T3 are found in nearly all body tissues. T3 regulates metabolism and energy production. Organs most affected are the heart, liver and central nervous system as well as growth of the fetus and child. Hyperthyroidism is common with a prevalence rate of about 1-2% for women and 0.2% for men. The most common cause of thyrotoxicosis is Grave’s disease where autoantibodies to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) exist. These autoantibodies attach to thyroid tissue TSH receptors and...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 26, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What Causes Muscle Cramps?
Discussion
Leg pain is a relatively common problem in children. Usually it is idiopathic in origin but can be the sign of organic pathology. The differential diagnosis can be found here.
Noctural legs cramps have been found to occur in about 7% of healthy children. They start after age 8 and peak at 16-18 years of age. Cramps that are idiopathic are unilateral, and those with organic causes can be uni- or bi-lateral. Most episodes last only a few minutes but those lasting longer than 10 minutes are more likely to have an organic etiology.
Learning Point
The differential diagnosis of nocturnal muscle cramping in children i...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 12, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
How Long You Sleep May Be In Your Genes
This study is one of the first to begin identifying these genetic differences, and will hopefully help us better understand the causes of sleep disorders and their relation to other important conditions, such as diabetes and psychiatric disorders." [5 Things You Must Know About Sleep] Previous research has linked both sleeping too much and sleeping too little with health problems such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, psychiatric illness and even premature mortality, according to the study. For example, in a 2013 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers found that the risk of type 2 diabetes w...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - December 6, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
How Long You Sleep May Be In Your Genes
This study is one of the first to begin identifying these genetic differences, and will hopefully help us better understand the causes of sleep disorders and their relation to other important conditions, such as diabetes and psychiatric disorders." [5 Things You Must Know About Sleep] Previous research has linked both sleeping too much and sleeping too little with health problems such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, psychiatric illness and even premature mortality, according to the study. For example, in a 2013 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers found that the risk of type 2 diabetes w...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No Link Between Hyperthyroidism Treatment, Solid Cancer Death
Association between radioactive iodine treatment and solid cancer mortality is dose dependent (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Endocrinology, Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Journal, Source Type: news
I - 131 Tx for Hyperthyroidism May Up Risk for Solid Cancer Death
Greater organ - absorbed doses may be modestly positively associated with risk of solid cancer death (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Radiology, Journal, Source Type: news
Hypothyroidism: Underactive Thyroid Gland - Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
'Hypothyroidism,' or underactive thyroid, is a condition in which a person's thyroid gland does not produce enough of certain important hormones. Women, particularly women over the age of 60, are more likely to experience hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism upsets the usual balance of chemical reactions in a person's body. It rarely causes symptoms in the early stages, although over time untreated hypothyroidism may cause several health issues such as joint pain, obesity, heart disease and infertility. Accurate thyroid function tests are available to diagnose hypothyroidism and treatment of it with synthetic thyroid hormone is...
Source: Disabled World - November 9, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Health and Disability Source Type: news
Advances in Graves' disease, including a new mouse model
A unique mouse model of Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, has been developed by scientists, and new research findings may help improve the treatment of Graves' disease, experts report. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 29, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
The Endocrinologist Autumn issue now available online
The Autumn edition of the Society’s quarterly magazine The Endocrinologist is now available to read online for free.
This issue examines endocrinology and evolution, looking at how hormonal studies of our distant relatives in the animal kingdom can improve our understanding of endocrinology in humans. From jellyfish and elephant sharks to obese dogs and hyperthyroid cats, we’ve got the whole of the animal kingdom covered! We also have a fascinating interview with Vincent Marks, the doyen of all things hypoglycaemia-related.
You can browse this latest issue, and all previous issues, online fo...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 19, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, and Screening in PregnancyHyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, and Screening in Pregnancy
Should pregnant women with autoimmune thyroid disease receive levothyroxoine? What are the risks and benefits? Endocrine Practice (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Journal Article Source Type: news
Thyroid Problems May Up BP Risks in Pregnancy
(MedPage Today) -- Women with hyperthyroidism and even high-normal free T4 during early pregnancy had an elevated risk for developing hypertensive disorders, Dutch researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - August 28, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hyperthyroidism Linked to Work Absenteeism Hyperthyroidism Linked to Work Absenteeism
Hyperthyroidism was more likely to affect long-term workplace absenteeism than hypothyroidism, a study in Denmark has found. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Thyroid Problem Can Lead to Sick Leaves from Work, Study Finds
The gland secretes hormones that regulate the body's energy use, oxygen consumption and heat production
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Hyperthyroidism (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
