What is the Lifespan for a Child with Holoprosencephaly?
Discussion Holoprosencephaly (HPE) is a clefting problem of the brain. “[HPE] the result of incomplete or absent midline division of the embryonic forebrain into distinct cerebral hemispheres (prosencephalon) between the 18th and 28th day after conception.” There are four distinct subtypes: Alobar – both hemispheres are completely fused and are not separated into the left and right hemispheres. There is agenesis of the corpus callosum, arrhinencephaly and a single ventricle with fused thalami. Facial features are almost always affected. Semilobar – the cerebral hemispheres are fused anteriorly bu...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 18, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

GP Alerts Could Improve Hypothyroidism Management GP Alerts Could Improve Hypothyroidism Management
A simple system of alerts that leverages existing clinical tools could significantly improve hypothyroidism management in primary care, although ' alert fatigue ' may be an issue, say UK researchers.Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Variations in the Care of Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy Variations in the Care of Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy
A national survey of physicians provides insight into the variation in clinical practices regarding the management of pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism.Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Hypothyroidism Over-Treatment Linked to Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Hypothyroidism Over-Treatment Linked to Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Patients with thyroid hormone levels suggesting over-treatment for hypothyroidism had an increased likelihood of atrial fibrillation and stroke, independent of other risk factors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - November 6, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Elderly people with hypothyroidism have increased mortality risk
Overt hypothyroidism in individuals ages 60 years or more increases mortality risk, according to findings presented at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 4, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Mifepristone Increases TH Requirements in Hypothyroidism Mifepristone Increases TH Requirements in Hypothyroidism
Treatment with mifepristone resulted in increased levothyroxine requirements among patients with Cushing disease and central hypothyroidism.Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Thyroid hormone replacement therapy safe for pregnant women
Hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism taken during pregnancy does not increase risk for language impairments in children, according to a study published inJAMA Network Open.MedPageToday (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 4, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Balancing Act: Knowing When to Treat Subclinical Hypothyroidism Balancing Act: Knowing When to Treat
Dr Tyler Drake presents three cases and discusses the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to treat subclinical hypothyroidism.American Thyroid Association (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 3, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Case Challenge Source Type: news

Recommended TSH Norm for Patients on Thyroxine Shows No Ill Effect Recommended TSH Norm for Patients on Thyroxine Shows No Ill Effect
Recommended"normal" thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentrations for hypothyroid patients receiving thyroxine are not associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, fractures, or all-cause mortality, according to new findings.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 19, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News 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

Hypothyroidism Manifesting As Multiple Cranial Neuropathies Hypothyroidism Manifesting As Multiple Cranial Neuropathies
This case highlights the need for considering hypothyroidism in the differential diagnosis of new neurological deficits.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news

What Does the General Pediatrician Do When There Are Concerns for a Rare Disease?
Discussion Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare disorder. It is usually considered an autosomal recessive disorder but there is significant intra-familial variability. There are multiple genes (~20 currently) involved and it is believed that the phenotypic variability is due to “…differences in the total mutational load across different BBS associated genes….” It is a ciliopathy where mutation changes in proteins in the cilias causes problems in the cilia’s functioning particularly signaling. Cilia are important in signaling to maintain tissue and cellular homeostasis. Obviously screening of ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 19, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Association of Oral Lichen Planus and Thyroid Gland Diseases Association of Oral Lichen Planus and Thyroid Gland Diseases
This study investigated a possible link between these two immune-related conditions.BMC Oral Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dental & Oral Health Journal Article Source Type: news

TSH levels for diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism
Age-adjusted reference ranges of thyroid-stimulating hormone are needed to reliably diagnose congenital hypothyroidism in preterm babies, according to a study published inPediatrics.Endocrinology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 1, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Miracle pill denied to patients in postcode lottery that's diving doctors
The patients have hypothyroidism, where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of the hormones which are key to maintaining energy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news