Janssen Data at ASCO GU Support Ambition to Transform Treatment of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Through Precision Medicine and Early Intervention
RARITAN, N.J., February 13, 2023 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced plans to present more than 20 abstracts featuring seven oncology therapies from its robust portfolio and pipeline at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary (GU) Cancers Symposium, taking place in San Francisco on February 16-18. Building on more than a decade of leadership in the development of medicines for people diagnosed with GU cancers, Janssen will present data demonstrating its ambition to advance patient-centered treatment through precision medicine, real-world evidence a...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - February 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Latest News Source Type: news

Nomogram to Differentiate Benign, Malignant Thyroid Nodules Nomogram to Differentiate Benign, Malignant Thyroid Nodules
Is this nomogram model an effective tool for distinguishing between malignant and benign thyroid nodules?Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Which risk stratification system is best for thyroid nodules?
The American College of Radiology (ACR) TI-RADS system is best for risk stratificatio...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Education is the catalyst to increased adoption of handheld ultrasound Panoramic ultrasound shows value in muscular imaging Nomogram assesses nodal status in young thyroid cancer patients Model separates malignant from benign thyroid nodules on ultrasound ATA guideline bests TIRADS for evaluating pediatric thyroid imaging (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 9, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

What can we really learn from home blood testing kits?
Companies selling private blood tests offer customers a way to check their health – from measuring cholesterol levels to thyroid hormones – from the comfort of their home. But what happens if there’s an abnormal result? Madeleine Finlay speaks to health journalist Emma Wilkinson and consultant chemical pathologist Dr Bernie Croal about how these tests work, how to interpret your results and whether an already overstretched NHS is being left to deal with the worried wellContinue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 9, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Madeleine Finlay, produced by Madeleine Finlay and Ned Carter Miles, sound designed by Tony Onuchukwu, and executive produced by Ellie Bury Tags: Science Health Society Source Type: news

Nomogram assesses lymph node status better in early breast cancer
A nomogram based on radiomics and other ultrasound features of automated breas...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Combined AI system on par with radiologists for detecting breast cancer ABVS shows promise for predicting breast cancer treatment response Nomogram assesses nodal status in young thyroid cancer patients Breast MRI helps downgrade some BI-RADS 3 lesions from ultrasound Is palpable DCIS more aggressive than screen-detected? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Association of thyroid-stimulating hormone and lipid levels with suicide attempts among adolescents with major depressive disorder in China - Zhang Q, Zhao S, Liu Z, Luo B, Yang Y, Shi Y, Geng F, Xia L, Zhang K, Liu H.
OBJECTIVES: Evidence suggested that thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and lipid levels were associated with major depressive disorder (MDD). However, its role in suicide attempts in adolescents with MDD was unclear. This investigation was to probe into the... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Thyroid Hormone Reference Range May Not Apply for Cancer Patients Thyroid Hormone Reference Range May Not Apply for Cancer Patients
Normal reference ranges of blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone and free thyroxine may not be suitable to determine thyroid function in patients with various types of cancer.First Look (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 25, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Iodine and Thyroid Dysfunction After Hysterosalpingography Iodine and Thyroid Dysfunction After Hysterosalpingography
Women who undergo this procedure are exposed to a high iodine concentration. Could this exposure lead to thyroid function abnormalities?Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Relationship between thyroid hormone and sex hormone levels and non-suicidal self-injury in male adolescents with depression - Ma J, Zhao M, Niu G, Wang Z, Jiang S, Liu Z.
This study will be the first to explore the... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Evidence supports surveillance imaging in patients with HNC
In one of the only large-scale studies on the issue, researchers have show...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: FBPA-PET can differentiate between malignant and benign lesions PET/CT scans predict low thyroid function in radiotherapy patients Do PET/CT reports contain riddles for oncologists? Dual-tracer PET/CT shows promise in cancer imaging CT finds secondary lung disease in head and neck cancer survivors (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Consumer Health: What happens if your thyroid is too active or not active enough?
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more how important it is that your thyroid functions properly. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. When your thyroid isn't functioning properly, whether it's too active or not active enough, all these functions are affected. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when your… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 13, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Medullary Thyroid Cancer Management: 5 Things to Know Medullary Thyroid Cancer Management: 5 Things to Know
Our experts highlight key aspects in the diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 12, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Article Source Type: news

Panoramic ultrasound shows value in muscular imaging
Panoramic ultrasound does not produce imaging deformations during assessmen...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Nomogram assesses nodal status in young thyroid cancer patients Model separates malignant from benign thyroid nodules on ultrasound ATA guideline bests TIRADS for evaluating pediatric thyroid imaging Elastography helps detect autoimmune thyroid diseases in children TI-RADS, algorithm can determine benign, malignant ultrasound findings (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 12, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Promises and Pitfalls of Genetic Screening for Rare Thyroid Cancer Promises and Pitfalls of Genetic Screening for Rare Thyroid Cancer
Early surgery may benefit patients shown to be at risk for medullary thyroid cancer through genetic screening program, but overall merit of such gene testing remains debatable, say editorialists.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

How well do you sleep? Your sleep pattern may offer a ‘window’ into your thyroid health
Overactive and underactive thyroids are predisposing factors for a plethora of sleep disturbances. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news