Consumer Health: What is Hashimoto's disease?
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder where your immune system creates antibodies that damage your thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Hashimoto's disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, or underactive… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 7, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Comparison of LT4, DTE, and LT4+LT3 in Hypothyroidism Comparison of LT4, DTE, and LT4+LT3 in Hypothyroidism
How do these treatments for hypothyroidism compare? Is one option superior to the others?Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Why are my feet always cold? Five key reasons - from diabetes to hypothyroidism
WINTER has arrived and with it icy cold temperatures. While the heating may be working hard in our homes - some people can struggle to keep their feet warm. So why are your feet always cold? Here are five key reasons, and when you should see your doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hypothyrodisim Doesn't Worsen COVID-19 Hypothyrodisim Doesn't Worsen COVID-19
Data from a case control study with more than 1000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Brazil during 2020 show that, in general, hypothyroidism did not worsen presentations or outcomes.First Look (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - November 16, 2021 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Hypothyrodism Doesn't Worsen COVID-19 Hypothyrodism Doesn't Worsen COVID-19
Data from a case control study with more than 1000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Brazil during 2020 show that, in general, hypothyroidism did not worsen presentations or outcomes.First Look (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 16, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Refreshing the Terminology and Management of Hypothyroidism Refreshing the Terminology and Management of Hypothyroidism
The terminology and treatment options for hypothyroidism have evolved. Is it time to broaden our perspectives?Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Chris Kamara opens up on 'challenging' health issue - 'I thought I was invincible'
CHRIS KAMARA has opened up about his seven-month battle with hypothyroidism on Twitter, in support of Mental Health Day. The father-of-two spoke about his mental health struggles, which he "suffered" in silence. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A case of myxedema coma crisis induced by inhalation injury - Jawed M, Osella J, Bani Hani D.
Myxedema coma is a life-threatening, critical condition in which many organ systems can be severely affected. It is considered the most severe presentation of hypothyroidism and should be treated immediately. Here, we discuss the case of a 58-year-old pat... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 20, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
ERLEADA ® (apalutamide) Oral Presentations Demonstrate Importance of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) as Key Efficacy Indicator and Show Strong Patient Adherence Rates
September 11, 2021 (RARITAN, N.J.) – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced new data demonstrating robust prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response and strong adherence rates in patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) treated with ERLEADA® (apalutamide) in the real-world clinical setting. The strong PSA response was also seen in a separate post-hoc analysis that showed a correlation between rapid and deep PSA response and prolonged survival in both metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) and nmCRPC. The post-hoc analysis also suppor...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - September 12, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Janssen Demonstrates Commitment to Advancing Science and Innovation in the Treatment of Solid Tumors at ESMO Annual Congress
September 8, 2021 (RARITAN, N.J.) – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today that more than ten data presentations from its lung cancer, bladder cancer and prostate cancer portfolio and pipeline will be featured during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Congress 2021 virtual meeting, September 16–21. Further details about these data and the science Janssen is advancing will be made available throughout ESMO via the Janssen Oncology Virtual Newsroom.“With a diverse oncology portfolio and pipeline spanning bladder cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer, Janssen...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - September 8, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Striving to Deliver Better Outcomes: Janssen to Showcase Commitment to Advancing Science for Genitourinary Cancers at AUA 2021
August 31, 2021 (RARITAN, N.J.) – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today multiple company-sponsored presentations in prostate and bladder cancers will be highlighted at the virtual 2021 American Urological Association Annual Meeting (AUA 2021), September 10-13. “Janssen maintains a strong commitment to advancing innovation and new therapeutic options for patients with genitourinary malignancies. As the treatment of genitourinary cancers becomes more complex, we continue to work with urologists and their teams to improve outcomes for patients across the continuum of disease,” sai...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - August 31, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news
Hypothyroidism: The common complaint that may be an early warning sign
HYPOTHYROIDISM is found in about two percent of the UK population, with women five to ten times more likely to be affected than men. The condition features chronic energy loss, weight gain, depression and hair loss, putting strain on day-to-day life. Over the last couple of decades, the condition has been linked to a specific type of pain. Pharmacist Carolina Goncalves explains how the two are linked. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q & amp;A podcast: Overtreating an underactive thyroid
The thyroid gland creates and produces hormones that play a role in many systems throughout the body. When your thyroid makes too much or too little of these important hormones, it ’s called thyroid disease. And thyroid disease is common. "We know that about 10% of people have some degree of thyroid dysfunction," says Dr. Juan Brito Campana, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist. There are several different types of thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid; hypothyroidism… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 6, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Diet for hypothyroidism: Healthy foods that may negatively affect thyroid function
HYPOTHYRODISM - otherwise known as an underactive thyroid - occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of the hormone thyroxine . Common symptoms include tiredness, weight gain, and feeling depressed. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diagnosis, Management of Hypothyroidism is Assay-Dependent Diagnosis, Management of Hypothyroidism is Assay-Dependent
The differences and variations between thyroid assays could have important implications for the diagnosis and management of subclinical hypothyroidism.Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
