Hypothyroidism in the Elderly Hypothyroidism in the Elderly
Find out which elderly patients with hypothyroidism may benefit most from treatment -- and which treatment options should be considered.Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
The Rise of Home Thyroid Testing Brings Promise and Concerns The Rise of Home Thyroid Testing Brings Promise and Concerns
Endocrinologists react to the emerging trend of consumers testing themselves for hypothyroidism outside of the doctor ' s office.Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Article Source Type: news
Hypothyroidism: Does it cause joint pain?
(Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)
Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - January 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US Docs More Likely to Prescribe T3/T4 Combo Tx for Hypothyroid US Docs More Likely to Prescribe T3/T4 Combo Tx for Hypothyroid
In survey findings the authors describe as surprising, physicians in North America were more likely to prescribe combination LT4/LT3 therapy for hypothyroidism than those practicing elsewhere.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
TH Status During Levothyroxine Therapy in Hypothyroidism TH Status During Levothyroxine Therapy in Hypothyroidism
Does levothyroxine therapy effectively restore thyroid hormone signaling in patients with overt hypothyroidism?Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Thousands of women are missing out on a vital thyroid drug after 60-fold rise in price by makers
The cost of a course of liothyronine – used to treat an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism – rocketed from £4.50 to £258 in 2016, after its maker used a loophole to inflate the price. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Thyroid disorders may increase heart failure severity
Research, published inCirculation: Heart Failure, suggests that heart failure may be more severe if patients suffer from subclinical hypothyroidism or low T3 syndrome.MedicalXpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 17, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Can'Normal' T4 Levels Increase AF Risk? Can'Normal' T4 Levels Increase AF Risk?
To minimize AF risk, should T4 levels be monitored in patients being treated for hypothyroidism?Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
When You ’ re Struggling with Self-Loathing in Bipolar Disorder
Many people with bipolar disorder struggle with self-loathing. Maybe the self-loathing starts as the depressive phase does with all sorts of awful thoughts about yourself. Because that’s how depression works: It outright lies, and inflicts pain.
You can’t do anything right. You’re an abject failure. You’re also stupid. And worthless, and no one will ever really love you for you. You are not attractive or thin or strong enough. You are weak, and you are an embarrassment.
Maybe it happens after a manic or hypomanic episode, because you feel terrible about what you did or said during that time. And the regret, rem...
Source: Psych Central - December 2, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: Bipolar Disorders General Self-Esteem Self-Help Autoimmune Disease Bipolar Disorder Mood Disorder Negative Thoughts Self Hatred Self Loathing Source Type: news
Hypothyroidism and Atrial Fibrillation
Overtreating Hypothyroidism: Link to Atrial Fibrillation (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - November 13, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Overtreating Hypothyroidism: Link to Atrial Fibrillation Overtreating Hypothyroidism: Link to Atrial Fibrillation
The new findings from more than 170,000 patients are consistent with previous smaller studies, suggesting the possible need to re-think free T4 in hypothyroidism treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Overtreating Hyperthyroidism: Link to Atrial Fibrillation Overtreating Hyperthyroidism: Link to Atrial Fibrillation
The new findings from more than 170,000 patients are consistent with previous smaller studies, suggesting the possible need to re-think free T4 in hypothyroidism treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 12, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Dual Newborn Screenings for Primary Congenital Hypothyroidism Dual Newborn Screenings for Primary Congenital Hypothyroidism
This report demonstrates the value of a two-screen approach in identifying congenital hypothyroidism cases in newborns, optimizing both screening sensitivity and specificityMedscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: None Journal Article Source Type: news
Hypothyroidism drug improved with zinc
The new drug poly-zinc-liothyronine may perform better than liothyronine in patients with hypothyroidism who do not respond to levothyroxine, according to research published inThyroid.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Thyroid Disease | Medscape Thyroid Disease | Medscape
Review in-depth clinical information, latest medical news, and guidelines for thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Read about evaluation of thyroid disease, hypothyroidism symptoms, and how these differ from the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, as well as the management of thyroid disorders to alleviate thyroid symptoms and reduce the risk for complications. (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Resource Center Source Type: news
