Month of Birth and Subsequent Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Month of Birth and Subsequent Autoimmune Hypothyroidism
Might birth month be associated with the development of autoimmune hypothyroidism?Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Subclinical hypothyroidism patients no more likely to suffer from depression
A study published in theJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests that people with subclinical hypothyroidism are not at a higher risk of suffering from depression. Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - February 9, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Yoga poses for thyroid conditions
Can yoga be beneficial for people with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism? We look at the evidence and list the best yoga poses for thyroid health. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sports Medicine / Fitness Source Type: news

Mild Low Thyroid Levels May Affect a Woman's Fertility
Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Female Infertility, Hypothyroidism (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Levothyroxine Dose Adjustment in Hypothyroid Pregnant Women Levothyroxine Dose Adjustment in Hypothyroid Pregnant Women
This study assesses two algorithms for levothyroxine dose adjustment in hypothyroid women during pregnancy. How do they compare?Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Hypothyroidism symptoms: Woman naturally REVERSED condition by cutting THIS from her diet
HYPOTHYROIDISM symptoms include weight gain, fatigue, and muscle pain. But, the condition could be reversed by cutting out refined flour and exercising, according to a former patient. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What is Hashimoto?s disease?
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ on the front of your neck. Its main function is to produce a thyroid hormone that regulates your metabolism. Hypothyroidism occurs when a person's thyroid function decreases. Hashimoto thyroditis, also known as Hashimoto?s disease, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. ?Hashimoto?s disease causes chronic [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 8, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Soy Isoflavones Inducing Overt Hypothyroidism Soy Isoflavones Inducing Overt Hypothyroidism
This case demonstrates that consuming certain foods containing soy isoflavones--in this case a health drink--can lead to severe hypothyroidism in persons with thyroid conditions.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Ultrasonography Not Necessary for Evaluation of Hypothyroidism
Detection of incidental nodules can lead to further testing, anxiety and may detract from true complaint (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - October 31, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, Radiology, Journal, Source Type: news

An Avoidable Mistake and a Wake-Up Call
Jane Doe was a frail 81-year-old female resident who had resided in a skilled nursing facility for 18 months. Her medical history included hypothyroidism from having had a total thyroidectomy when she was a young adult. She required levothyroxine daily. (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - October 28, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: William C. Wilson Tags: LEGAL ISSUES Source Type: news

High-Normal Free Thyroxine Linked to Atrial-Fibrillation Risk High-Normal Free Thyroxine Linked to Atrial-Fibrillation Risk
A systematic review found no link, however, between AF risk and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in the normal or subclinical hypothyroid range.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Levothyroxine Dose Tweaks Don't Alter Symptoms in Hypothyroidism Levothyroxine Dose Tweaks Don't Alter Symptoms in Hypothyroidism
Patients randomized to target either low-normal or high-normal thyroid levels with levothyroxine treatment show no significant differences in cognitive, mood, or quality-of-life measures.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Hypothyroidism Related to Cancer Treatment Linked to Increased Survival Hypothyroidism Related to Cancer Treatment Linked to Increased Survival
Patients developing overt hypothyroidism associated with cancer treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors show significant gains in survival.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Hypothyroidism in Infants With CHD Exposed to Excess Iodine Hypothyroidism in Infants With CHD Exposed to Excess Iodine
Is there an association between exposure to excess iodine and the development of hypothyroidism among infants with congenital heart disease?Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Autumn issue of The Endocrinologist now available online
The autumn edition of the Society’s quarterly magazineThe Endocrinologist is now available to read online for free.This edition, entitled‘From genetics to therapeutics: Thyroid covered’, is dedicated to that‘quintessential’ endocrine organ: the thyroid. We hear about a new campaign to promote better eye care for thyroid eye disease, examine the genetic basis of congenital hypothyroidism, consider L-T3 treatment in hypothyroidism, look to the future with thyroid regenerative therapy, and consider therapeutic strategies in radioiodine refractory thyroid cancer. We al...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 25, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news