T3 in Hypothyroidism Gets Extra Recommendation, With Caveats T3 in Hypothyroidism Gets Extra Recommendation, With Caveats
UK thyroid societies say the combination of LT3 with levothyroxine (LT4) may be warranted when symptoms persist after monotherapy, but only under key conditions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 20, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Surge in Desiccated Thyroid Extract Use for Hypothyroidism Surge in Desiccated Thyroid Extract Use for Hypothyroidism
Prescriptions for desiccated thyroid hormone for newly diagnosed hypothyroidism nearly doubled, while scripts for first-line levothyroxine monotherapy dropped, to the surprise of the researchers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - June 21, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Suicide attempt with levothyroxine overdose - Gill AS, Rai HK, Karunakaran A, Chaudhuri A.
Symptoms of levothyroxine overdose may vary depending on age, metabolism, etc. There are no specific guidelines for treating levothyroxine poisoning. Here, we present the case of a 69-year-old man with a history of panhypopituitarism, hypertension, and end... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
21 million Americans may take a hypothyroidism drug they don ’t need
A Yale researcher says that the season during which patients are diagnosed could be to blame for potentially deadly over-treatment with the drug levothyroxine. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - April 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Parathyroid Drug on Hold; FreeStyle Libre Safety Note; Levothyroxine Overprescribed?
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA "identified deficiencies" in Ascendis Pharma's new drug application for its hypoparathyroidism drug palopegteriparatide (TransCon PTH), putting new labeling and post-marketing discussions on hold for now, the developer... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - April 5, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Thyroid Drug on Hold; FreeStyle Libre Safety Note; Levothyroxine Overprescribed?
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA "identified deficiencies" in Ascendis Pharma's new drug application for its hypoparathyroidism drug palopegteriparatide (TransCon PTH), putting new labeling and post-marketing discussions on hold for now, the developer... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - April 5, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to market generic drug
The company has received the final approval for Levothyroxine Sodium for Injection in strength of 100 mcg/vial, 200 mcg/vial, and 500 mcg/vial from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), the drug firm said in a statement. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Levothyroxine Recall; Klotho & Osteoporosis Protection; Marriage for a Lower HbA1c?
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA announced a nationwide recall of 27 lots of IBSA Pharma's levothyroxine sodium oral solution (Tirosint-SOL) due to subpotency.
Children conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART) had no significant differences... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - February 7, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
IBSA Pharma Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Lots of TIROSINT ®-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution Due to Subpotency
IBSA Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling 27 lots of TIROSINT ®-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution to the consumer level. This voluntary recall has been initiated because these lots may be subpotent. The company’s analyses show a slight decrease below 95.0% of its labeled amount in levothyroxin (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - February 1, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Treat Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Women: Study Treat Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Women: Study
Pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism and no thyroid peroxidase antibodies who received levothyroxine had similar gestational diabetes and preeclampsia rates as others with normal thyroid.First Look (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - January 10, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
TSH Levels and Levothyroxine Compliance in DTC Patients TSH Levels and Levothyroxine Compliance in DTC Patients
Learn more about levothyroxine suppression treatment adherence and the frequency of TSH target achievement among patients with differentiated thyroid cancer.Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Boost Your Thyroid Health With Natural Supplements
Your thyroid is under constant attack, and traditional doctors don’t have a clue how to fix it.
In fact, most physicians don’t even recognize the problem in the first place — especially when it comes to men. And that makes thyroid disease the most under-diagnosed condition in the country.
I’ve seen this play out for decades: People see a traditional doctor and get a thyroid test that measures levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone.
When doctors see a “normal” result, they’ll tell you there’s “nothing wrong” when you actually have a form of hypothyroidism.
But not the form you might think.
You could be on...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Health Natural Cures Source Type: news
Remission of Myxedema Psychosis After Levothyroxine Treatment Remission of Myxedema Psychosis After Levothyroxine Treatment
This case demonstrates that myxedema psychosis can be treated successfully with levothyroxine and minimal antipsychotic medication.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Levothyroxine and Hemoglobin in Subclinical Hypothyroidism Levothyroxine and Hemoglobin in Subclinical Hypothyroidism
A new study finds levothyroxine treatment does not affect hemoglobin levels among older adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Stopping Levothyroxine in Subclinical Hypothyroidism Safe, Feasible Stopping Levothyroxine in Subclinical Hypothyroidism Safe, Feasible
Despite apparent lack of benefits, many still receive levothyroxine for subclinical hypothyroidism. Study helps fill a data gap on discontinuation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - October 24, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
