Wednesday, November 25, 2009

thyroid

Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems

Women with preeclampsia are more likely to have reduced thyroid function, study finds more >>

Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy

Efforts in U.S. and Europe are testing effects on women and their offspring more >>

JFK's Health Problems More Complex Than Thought

President suffered from a rare autoimmune condition, new report finds more >>

Increase in Thyroid Cancer Puzzles Experts

Uptick since 1980 cannot be explained solely by better screening: study more >>

Slightly Underactive Thyroid May Be a Plus

Study finds mild cases can equate to a longer life span more >>

Radiation Exposure Linked to Aggressive Thyroid Cancers

Environmental or therapeutic contact also led to poorer outcomes, study finds more >>

Drug May Be Dangerous for Kids With Graves' Disease

Medication known as PTU can cause liver disease, experts say more >>

Oprah Can Blame Her Thyroid. Can You?

Even an overactive thyroid may cause people to gain weight. more >>

Childhood Obesity May Cause Thyroid Problems

Finding suggests low-grade inflammation changes gland's structure more >>

Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk

Trouble with the gland means 38% greater vision threat, study suggests more >>

Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk

Researchers pinpoint what level signals danger more >>

Some Hiroshima Survivors at Thyroid Cancer Risk

Radiation may have caused chromosomal change that raises odds for malignancy, study finds more >>

2 New Genes Tied to 3 Cancers

Finding could improve early detection of breast, thyroid and kidney diseases, researchers say more >>

Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women's Alzheimer's Risk

Low and high thyrotropin levels associated with disease incidence, but not in men more >>

New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer

Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy more >>

Protein Helps ID Thyroid Cancer Nodules

Test using galectin-3 finds them sooner, could cut unnecessary surgeries more >>

Treating Thyroid Cancer

Your prognosis will depend on the stage of the cancer, the type of cancer, and your overall health. more >>

Thyroid Cancer Symptoms

The earlier thyroid cancer is detected, the more successfully it can be treated. more >>

Thyroid Cancer Tests

Early detection of thyroid cancer significantly improves the possibility of successful treatment. more >>

Preventing Thyroid Cancer

Preventing thyroid cancer is in many cases impossible, but certain steps may reduce the risk. more >>

Managing Thyroid Cancer

Since most thyroid cancer patients have successful outcomes, many receive long-term follow-up care. more >>

About Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer begins in the thyroid gland, which is located at the base of the throat. more >>

Do You Need a Thyroid Hormone Test?

A blood test is vital for those with heart failure, autoimmune disorder, or family with thyroid disease more >>

When Metabolism Slows, Disease May Be a Heartbeat Away

A mild form of thyroid disease may contribute to other health problems. more >>

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