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
Similar CV Event Rates Seen for Generic, Brand Levothyroxine
THURSDAY, June 27, 2019 -- Cardiovascular event rates are similar for patients with newly treated hypothyroidism receiving generic and brand levothyroxine (L-T4), according to a study published online April 26 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Robert... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 27, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Study finds similar cardiovascular outcomes for generic, brand-name drugs for hypothyroidism
(Mayo Clinic) A new study by Mayo Clinic researchers may have broad implications for treatment of patients with predominantly benign thyroid disease and newly treated hypothyroidism. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 19, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Study finds similar cardiovascular outcomes for generic, brand-name drugs for hypothyroidism
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new study by Mayo Clinic researchers may have broad implications for treatment of patients with predominantly benign thyroid disease and newly treated hypothyroidism. The study, to be published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings in July, looked at whether generic and brand-name levothyroxine therapy affected hospitalization for cardiovascular events for those patients who [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - June 18, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Through my eyes: Autoimmune conditions
My name is Amy Hoey, and I have several autoimmune conditions. This is the story of my long and frustrating journey pursuing diagnoses. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hypothyroid Source Type: news
Experts challenge new subclinical hypothyroidism guidelines
The Society for Endocrinology and the British Thyroid Association have issued a statement challenging a recent guideline published in the BMJ, which concludes that most adults do not require treatment for the condition.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 31, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Society for Endocrinology & British Thyroid Association issue statement against new treatment recommendation
(Society for Endocrinology) The Society for Endocrinology (SfE) and British Thyroid Association (BTA) have issued a statement challenging recommendations made in a clinical practice guideline on managing subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), published recently in the BMJ. Both SfE and BTA disagree with the conclusion that most adults with SCH do not require treatment, as the guideline does not provide sufficient evidence, especially in younger individuals, to support this claim. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 29, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Why doctors now warn against routinely treating mild thyroid issues
Giving daily levothyroxine pills to people with a mild abnormality called subclinical hypothyroidism offers no benefit, a review of 21 clinical trials suggests. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - May 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Mild Hypothyroidism Being Overtreated, Avoid Pills
, Says Panel (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - May 17, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mild Hypothyroidism Being Overtreated, Avoid Pills, Says Panel Mild Hypothyroidism Being Overtreated, Avoid Pills, Says Panel
In a"strong recommendation," an international panel of experts advise that patients with subclinical hypothyroidism should not be routinely prescribed levothyroxine; evidence shows few benefits.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - May 16, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Thyroid treatment is being over-prescribed in the UK
Research published in theBMJsuggests that lifelong treatment for hypothyroidism is not always necessary or beneficial for patients with mild cases.BBC (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 16, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Thyroid Hormones Not Endorsed for Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Almost all adults with SCH would not benefit from treatment with thyroid hormones (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - May 15, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news
Thyroid Hormones Not Endorsed for Subclinical Hypothyroidism
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2019 -- Thyroid hormones are not recommended for adults with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), according to an article published online May 14 in The BMJ.
Geertruida E. Bekkering, Ph.D., from KU Leuven in Belgium, and colleagues... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 15, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
