Safety and Efficacy of DOACs vs Warfarin for Patients With AFib, Hyperthyroidism
Direct oral anticoagulants are an effective and safe alternative to warfarin treatment for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis: Diagnosis and Management
In most cases of overt hyperthyroidism, patients present with a constellation of symptoms, and appropriate treatment depends on the underlying mechanism.
First Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease Receives FDA Approval
Tepezza™, an insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitor, is expected to be available in the coming weeks.
Radioiodine for Hyperthyroidism Not Found to Be Associated With Incident Cancer Risk
In patients with hyperthyroidism, treatment with radioiodine is not associated with incident cancer in long-term follow-up.
Effects of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction on Bone Mineral Density in Adults
Researchers found no association between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and bone mineral density in healthy middle-aged adults.
Clinical Presentation of Graves Disease in Isolation vs With Other Autoimmune Disorders
Patients with Graves disease in association with other autoimmune diseases had a 4-fold higher rate of transition from initial hypothyroidism to hyperthyroidism compared with patients who had isolated Graves disease.
Thyroid Dysfunction Common in Children Treated With Amiodarone
Children and young adults treated with amiodarone have a significant likelihood for thyroid dysfunction soon after treatment initiation.
Teprotumumab BLA Submitted for Active Thyroid Eye Disease
Teprotumumab is an investigational fully human monoclonal antibody that works by inhibiting the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor.
Radioactive Iodine Treatment Linked to Solid Cancer Mortality in Hyperthyroidism
Greater organ-absorbed doses of radioactive iodine seem to be positively associated with risk for death from solid cancer in patients with hyperthyroidism.
High Free T4 Levels Within Reference Range Associated With Atrial Fibrillation
Higher levels of free T4 that remain within the reference range are associated with a greater prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation.
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