Nonsurgical Option for More Large Thyroid Nodule Patients? Nonsurgical Option for More Large Thyroid Nodule Patients?
When considering all large thyroid nodules> 4 cm, false negative rates declined compared with considering only large nodules in patients that had undergone surgery, in a new analysis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - October 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Active Surveillance for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma Active Surveillance for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma
A review of active surveillance in the management of low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma shows that it remains a viable option thirty years after adaptation.Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Thyroid Cancer Increase Observed in Transgender Female Veterans Thyroid Cancer Increase Observed in Transgender Female Veterans
Thyroid cancer rates among transgender female veterans appear similar to those in cisgender women. Experts urge a cautious interpretation of the recent study results.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - October 6, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Does an Elevated TSH Value Always Require Therapy? Does an Elevated TSH Value Always Require Therapy?
Not every elevated TSH value indicates an underactive thyroid gland, said a specialist during the German Society of Endocrinology ' s hormone week.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - October 5, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Hold Blood Thinners During Thyroid Nodule Biopsy? Hold Blood Thinners During Thyroid Nodule Biopsy?
No significant differences in nondiagnostic results or hematomas seen when the blood thinners are continued, while discontinuing the medications may have risks.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - October 3, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Doctor shares the first red flag sign of thyroid cancer - ‘It is usually painless’
Worryingly, the first sign of thyroid cancer could be painless, making knowing what to look for crucial, a doctor has shared. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Triple Therapy Boosts Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Survival Triple Therapy Boosts Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Survival
With the neoadjuvant regimen of pembrolizumab added to dabrafenib and trametinib, survival in BRAF-mutated forms of the highly aggressive cancer can go from months to more than 5 years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - September 29, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Treating thyroid cancer
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about treating thyroid cancer. Nearly 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 2,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 28, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Pharmacist shares first red flag sign of thyroid cancer - and when to see a GP urgently
A lump could be one of the first signs when it comes to thyroid cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Thyroid Ablation Safety Addressed by Expert Consensus Thyroid Ablation Safety Addressed by Expert Consensus
Recommendations from a multidisciplinary team of experts address safety, proper training, and implementation in use of thermal and other types of benign thyroid ablation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - September 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Cediranib Shows Promise for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- The multitargeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) pathway, cediranib, shows promise for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), but the addition of lenalidomide to... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests Raise Ethical Questions, Researchers Say
(MedPage Today) -- Direct-to-consumer (DTC) laboratory tests -- for the thyroid, hormonal biomarkers, or diabetes and hemoglobin A1c, for example -- often had unclear terms of sale and vague privacy policies, a qualitative study showed.
Of... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - September 18, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Characteristics of Thyroid Hormone Alpha Resistance Characteristics of Thyroid Hormone Alpha Resistance
A better understanding of the characteristics of adult patients with untreated resistance to thyroid hormone alpha could lead to earlier identification and treatment.Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
'Unusual symptom' when you go to the toilet could be red flag for thyroid cancer
While thyroid cancer is considered rare in the UK, like all cancers, spotting the disease at an early stage saves lives. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Thyroglobulin in Thyroid Cancer Treated With Lenvatinib Thyroglobulin in Thyroid Cancer Treated With Lenvatinib
Could circulating thyroglobulin autoantibodies be an indicator of treatment response to lenvatinib among patients with thyroid cancer?Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
