FDA Approves First Drug for MASH FDA Approves First Drug for MASH
Resmetirom, a thyroid hormone receptor beta-selective agonist, is the first FDA-approved medication for MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Image-to-text strategy helps ChatGPT read thyroid ultrasound images
Large language models integrated with image-to-text approaches could potentially improve diagnostic thyroid ultrasound interpretation, according to research published March 12 in Radiology.
A team led by Li-Da Chen, MD, PhD, from First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou found that ChatGPT 4.0 had the highest consistency and diagnostic accuracy when compared with Google Bard and ChatGPT 3.5 when it came to interpreting ultrasound images of thyroid nodules. Also, the image-to-text large language model strategy showed comparable performance to that of human large language model interaction involving t...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Ultrasound Source Type: news
Virtual reality reduces interventional radiology procedure pain, anxiety
Using virtual reality (VR)-based sedation during interventional radiology procedures reduces patient pain and anxiety, researchers have found.
And it appears to do so without increasing procedure time, according to a team led by Ryan Schaake of Temple University in Philadelphia. The study results were published March 12 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
"While it has not been the standard of care to medically treat patient anxiety during these procedures, high anxiety levels have been associated with longer procedure times, increased need for medication, and exacerbated physiological stress," the g...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Advanced Visualization Source Type: news
Wegovy Is Good for More Than Just Weight Loss
The obesity drug Wegovy can now claim to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular issues in people who are overweight or who have obesity, and also have cardiovascular disease. It’s the first weight-loss drug to carry an indication for heart benefits.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the addition to the label on March 8 based on a study from Wegovy’s manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, showing that the drug lowered the risk of heart attack, stroke, or dying of heart-related issues in this population by 20% compared to people receiving placebo.
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Source: TIME: Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Do Organophosphate Esters Increase Thyroid Disease Risk? Do Organophosphate Esters Increase Thyroid Disease Risk?
Exposure to organophosphate ester metabolites was linked to an increased risk for thyroid disease, revealed a new study of annual US national health data.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - March 7, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Thyroid Disorders and Gynecologic Cancers: Is There a Link? Thyroid Disorders and Gynecologic Cancers: Is There a Link?
Researchers found a reduced risk for gynecologic cancers in women with hyperthyroidism, suggesting a link between thyroid function level and gynecologic cancer risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
GE HealthCare features new ultrasound, MRI offerings at ECR 2024
VIENNA – GE HealthCare (GEHC) is highlighting a revamped ultrasound product line, the European launch of its Signa Champion 1.5-tesla MRI scanner, and its Care Pathways program in its exhibit area at ECR 2024.
In ultrasound, GEHC is debuting Logiq Totus, a midrange, full-body scanner designed for use in a variety of clinical scenarios. Totus includes technology that was previously only available on its higher-end systems, such as its cSound architecture, according to the vendor.
Totus features AI-powered voice control as well as decision support via Breast and Thyroid Assistant software from GEHC partner Koios. It’s ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Erik L. Ridley Tags: Clinical News Ultrasound Source Type: news
Thyroid Hormone Replacement: What's in a Name? Thyroid Hormone Replacement: What's in a Name?
Drs Kaniksha Desai and Juan Brito discuss generic vs brand-name medication for thyroid hormone replacement.American Thyroid Association (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Expert Interview Source Type: news
Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Improves Thyroid Function Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Improves Thyroid Function
After bariatric surgery, people with obesity and normal thyroid function who lost more weight were more likely to have improved thyroid function.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 23, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Thyroid Specialists' LT4+LT3 Prescribing Contradicts Beliefs Thyroid Specialists' LT4+LT3 Prescribing Contradicts Beliefs
Thyroid specialists often prescribe LT4+LT3 for patients with persistent symptoms on LT4 alone and TSH normalisation, despite attributing such symptoms to nonendocrine causes.Medscape UK (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - February 21, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Selenium Supplementation Shows Thyroid Benefits Selenium Supplementation Shows Thyroid Benefits
A meta-analysis/systematic review suggested those with low selenium concentrations and Hashimoto thyroiditis may benefit from selenium supplementation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 19, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Managing Stress for a Healthier Thyroid Managing Stress for a Healthier Thyroid
Studies have shown that stress can cause thyroid disease. Why is this and what can be done to help patients?American Thyroid Association (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 16, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news
LI-RADS'Category S' helps primary care providers better manage incidental LDCT findings
Radiology reports that make use of a standardized "category S" template for incidental findings on low-dose CT (LDCT) for lung cancer screening help primary care providers better manage patient care, researchers have reported.The study results could help support nonradiologists as lung cancer screening becomes "embedded in clinical practice," wrote a team led by Yukiko Kunitomo, MD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The research was published February 9 in Chest."Our results suggest that [primary care providers] are not readily familiar with incidental finding management guidelines and frequently rely on radiologis...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Subspecialties Chest Radiology Source Type: news
Getting a Dental X-Ray? New Recommendation Says You Don't Need a Lead Apron
(MedPage Today) -- Those heavy lead aprons may be on their way out at the dentist office, depending on where you live.
The nation's largest dental association said Thursday it will no longer recommend the use of lead aprons and thyroid collars... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - February 3, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
You May Not Need a Lead Apron for a Dental X-ray, a New Recommendation Says
Those heavy lead aprons may be on their way out at the dentist office, depending on where you live.
The nation’s largest dental association said Thursday it will no longer recommend the use of lead aprons and thyroid collars on patients who are getting dental X-rays.
There are two main reasons for the change. X-ray beams are now more focused, so there is less concern about radiation hitting other parts of the body. Also, the aprons and collars can sometimes block dentists from getting the images they need.
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The best thing to lower radiation exposure is to make sur...
Source: TIME: Health - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Devi Shastri/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
