Diagnostic Tests for Graves' or Non-Graves' Hyperthyroidism Diagnostic Tests for Graves' or Non-Graves' Hyperthyroidism
Which diagnostic tests may more accurately differentiate between Graves ' and non-Graves ' hyperthyroidism?Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 24, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
What Are the Different Types of Myasthenia Gravis?
Discussion
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a problem of the neuromuscular junction which causes muscle weakness. It can occur in all ages and have a range of symptoms from mild localized disease to mortality-threatening respiratory failure. MG occurs in 1.7-30 cases/million, with a prevalence of 77.7 cases/million. Pediatric patients comprise 10-15% of all patients with MG. In various Asian populations, the juvenile MG can be up to 50% of all of the MG cases. Fluctuations in muscle weakness is a hallmark of the disease.
As a reminder, “[i]n normal synaptic transmission in the neuromuscular junction, the axon is depolarize...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 17, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Radioactive Iodine Can Be First-Line for Hyperthyroidism, Says UK Radioactive Iodine Can Be First-Line for Hyperthyroidism, Says UK
Approaches vary around the world, but new UK guidelines suggest radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism is a reasonable first option for patients not likely to achieve remission through medication.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - February 4, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
New guidelines will improve treatment for patients with hyperthyroidism
(University of Birmingham) Radioactive iodine is to be recommended as the frontline treatment for patients with thyroid gland overactivity caused by conditions such as Graves' disease, following an evidence review led by University of Birmingham researchers. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 29, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Cancer risk not increased by radioiodine treatment
Radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroidism does not increase cancer risk, according to a new study published inThyroid.Endocrinology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Radioiodine/Cancer Link in Hyperthyroidism Study Sparks Debate Radioiodine/Cancer Link in Hyperthyroidism Study Sparks Debate
Societies issue statement urging"cautious interpretation" of the study, citing key limitations; they are concerned physicians and patients may be put off treating hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - December 20, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Cautionary statement issued in response to radioactive iodine therapy study
The Society for Endocrinology and the British Thyroid Association have issued a joint cautionary statement in response to a recent paper about the link between radioactive iodine therapy and cancer mortality in people with hyperthyroidism.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 13, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Statement advising caution on interpretation of recent paper on cancer risk & hyperthyroidism issued
(Society for Endocrinology) Caution is advised in interpreting the findings of the recent JAMA Internal Medicine publication1 on radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroid patients and cancer mortality. The paper's conclusion that 'in RAI-treated patients with hyperthyroidism, greater organabsorbed doses appeared to be modestly positively associated with risk of death from solid cancer, including breast cancer', has raised concerns among patients and clinicians. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 12, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What causes unexplained weight loss?
Many medical conditions can cause unexplained or unintended weight loss. These include hyperthyroidism, depression, Addison's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and more. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Hyperthyroidism: Foods to eat and avoid
This article looks at which foods and nutrients to eat and which to avoid for an overactive thyroid. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hypothyroid Source Type: news
Treatment for hyperthyroidism predisposes to weight gain
Radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroidism increases weight gain and the risk of obesity, according to a study published inThyroid.Endocrinology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 12, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Household Chemicals Might Be Sparking Rise in Thyroid Disease Among Cats
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 -- Could the newer flame retardants now being used in many household products be making cats sick?
A new study says it ' s possible.
Rates of hyperthyroidism, the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, have... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 10, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Pet tags link widely used flame retardant to hyperthyroidism in cats
(American Chemical Society) Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, and its prevalence has skyrocketed since the first case was diagnosed in 1979. At the same time, new household flame retardants were introduced, and recently, scientists have suspected a link. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science& Technology have associated hyperthyroidism with another class of flame retardants, using silicone pet tags similar to the popular wristbands that many people wear for charitable causes. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 10, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Hyperthyroidism treatment increases cancer risk
Radioactive iodine treatment for overactive thyroid has been associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer in the long term, according to research published inJAMA Internal Medicine.CNN (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 3, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Iodine Rx for Thyroid Raises Cancer Risk: Study
This new study included nearly 19,000 patients who received radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism (mainly Graves' disease) between 1946 and 1964. None of them had cancer at the start of the study. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - July 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
