Hypothyroidism

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Levothyroxine Dose Adjustment After Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Hypothyroidism is common in patients with obesity, but there are no clear data regarding whether patients who are taking levothyroxine should have their dosing regimen adjusted following weight loss after undergoing bariatric surgery.

Radiation Dose Boosts Efficacy of Radioactive Iodine in Graves Disease

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Colby Stong

Researchers examined the relationship of radiaoactive iodine treatment on antithyroid antibody levels and a potential link between these levels and radioiodine uptake in people with Graves disease.

Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism Not Tied to Overall Cancer Risk

Pooled cancer risk after exposure to radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy for hyperthyroidism is not significantly elevated.

Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children Confers Neurocognitive Impairment Risk

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers sought to discover whether children with either temporary or permanent congenital hypothyroidism have a higher risk of neurocognitive impairment and abnormalities.

Subclinical Hypothyroidism a Risk Factor for Hypertension in Middle-Aged Women

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Brandon May

Researchers sought to discover the potential connection between subclinical hypothyroidism and hypertension in women.

Additional Dosing Options of Tirosint-SOL Now Available

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Brian Park, PharmD

Tirosint-SOL is approved for the treatment of hypothyroidism and for pituitary thyrotropin suppression.

Role of CD160/HVEM/LIGHT/BTLA Signaling Pathway in Graves Disease

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Brandon May

Investigators say the discovery of the role of the CD160/HVEM/LIGHT/BTLA pathway in Graves disease adds new data to the genetic contribution to disease susceptibility.

Effect of Lifestyle on Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Function

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between lifestyle and thyroid function in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.

Increased Risk for Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation With Exogenous Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers sought to determine the relationship between thyroid hormone treatment intensity and the incidence of atrial fibrillation and stroke.

Hypothyroid Status Predicts Poor Outcomes Following Acute Myocardial Infarction

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study to evaluate the prognostic role of thyroid dysfunction in acute myocardial infarction.

Immune-Related Endocrine Events Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Linked to Prognosis, Response

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Investigators sought to identify risk factors associated with the development of immune-related endocrine events in patients with cancer undergoing treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors.