Could an Overactive Thyroid Harm the Aging Brain?
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 -- Elevated levels of thyroid hormone appear to harm the aging brain, increasing seniors’ risk of dementia or other cognitive disorders, a new study finds. High levels of thyroid hormone -- a condition called... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

DMARDs Linked to Reduced Thyroid Disease Incidence DMARDs Linked to Reduced Thyroid Disease Incidence
In a large Swedish rheumatoid arthritis cohort, the incidence of thyroid disease declines after RA diagnosis vs the general population, with the effect strongest among those treated with anti-rheumatic drugs.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 29, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Thyroid Cancer Prevalent Among Transgender Female Veterans
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 -- There is a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association, held from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in Washington,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Can Endos Use Social Media Safely? Can Endos Use Social Media Safely?
In this episode of the Thyroid Stimulating Podcast, Kaniksha Desia, MD, interviews Malini Gupta, MD, about her use of social media and best practices for endocrinologists.American Thyroid Association (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 27, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Expert Interview Source Type: news

PCCT bests conventional CT for chest imaging
Photon-counting CT (PCCT) improves the contrast-to-noise ratio of vascular structures imaged on chest CT when compared with conventional CT -- and reduces radiation dose, according to research presented November 26 at the RSNA meeting."When compared to conventional … CT scanners, the new technology of [PCCT] will improve quality metrics in contrast-enhanced chest CT by delivering higher contrast-to-noise ratio and at the same time reducing radiation exposure of the patients," said presenter Pooyan Khalighinejad, MD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Khalighinejad's group compared PCCT to ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 26, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Subspecialties Resources CT Chest Radiology 2023 Source Type: news

Dr Eric Berg explains 'simple test' that can help detect a serious thyroid issue
An underactive thyroid can lead to fatigue, weight gain and even depression. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care
Despite the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, like the thyroid disease Hashimoto's, finding help can prove frustrating and expensive. Patients may rack up big bills as they search for a diagnosis.(Image credit: Oona Tempest/KFF Health News) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - November 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Andy Miller Source Type: news

Why Am I Always So Tired?
WebMD explains conditions that might cause you to feel sluggish during the day, such as anemia, thyroid trouble, sleep apnea, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and menopause. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Novel MASH Drug Reduces Liver Fat in Mid-Stage Trial
(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- Treatment with an investigational thyroid hormone receptor-beta (THR-β) agonist significantly reduced liver fat content in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a placebo-controlled... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - November 15, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Road to RSNA 2023: Ultrasound
Ultrasound's utility will be on full display at this year's RSNA annual meeting, showing its merit in a wide variety of clinical applications. Research to be presented at the annual meeting in Chicago will explore the modality's clinical applications in musculoskeletal, pediatric, abdominal, and women's imaging among other areas. This includes advancements in ultrasound in recent years, such as the use of contrast for improved imaging, elastography and color Doppler for assessing complex pathologies, and using imaging data in AI models. Studies will also evaluate ways to further improve the modality's capabilities by rea...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 14, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: 2023 2023 Ultrasound Preview Source Type: news

EXCLUSIVE: Bizarre symptom of thyroid CANCER that was dismissed for months
A woman suffered from a chronic cough for six months and underwent testing before doctors discovered she had an enlarged thyroid. After more tests, it was revealed she had thyroid cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dr Amir shares three red flags in your eyebrows that could signal health problems
From an underactive thyroid to iron deficiency, your eyebrows could alert you to health problems in other parts of your body. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Prevent Blindness Declares Fourth Annual Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week as Nov. 13-19, 2023
Prevent Blindness provides free educational materials on Thyroid Eye Disease, including new Focus on Eye Health Export series episode, and debuts online art gallery from participants in the Prevent Blindness Art Therapy program CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - November 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Approves Zepbound, the Most Potent Weight Loss Drug Yet
Weight loss drugs have dominated the headlines over the past year, and now there’s a new medication that may be the most effective one yet. On Nov. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tirzepatide (which will be sold under the brand name Zepbound), to treat overweight and obesity. Made by Eli Lilly and Co., the drug is already approved, in different doses, for type 2 diabetes, as Mounjaro, and its effectiveness in those patients is due in part to its weight loss effects. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] About 70% of Americans are overweight, with a body mass index (BMI) between ...
Source: TIME: Health - November 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Pervasive'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Thyroid Cancer? Pervasive'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Thyroid Cancer?
A small study suggests that environmental PFAS exposure may raise the risk for thyroid cancer. But a biostatistician who reviewed the findings is not convinced.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - November 7, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news