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.
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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.
Levothyroxine Dose at Discontinuation Linked to Congenital Hypothyroidism Permanence
Compared with patients with transient congenital hypothyroidism, patients with permanent disease were on a higher levothyroxine dose at discontinuation.
Hypothyroidism: A Clinical Case Review
In the case of hypothyroidism, Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common autoimmune presentation.
Trends in Incidence of Thyroid Cancer Examined in United States
From 2009 to 2016, the incidence of thyroid cancer reached a plateau and possibly started to decline.
Inflammation Linked to Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients With Psoriasis
While the rate of thyroid dysfunction among patients with psoriasis generally is not higher than expected, psoriasis in patients with thyroid dysfunction is more clinically severe and serum levels of C-reactive protein are higher.
Maternal SCH May Increase Risk for Prematurity, Neonatal Respiratory Distress
Maternal TSH levels >4 mIU/L are associated with increased risks for prematurity and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
Overt Hypothyroidism May Increase All-Cause Mortality Risk in Elderly Patients
Hypothyroidism is significantly associated with increased all-cause mortality, but not cardiovascular mortality, among the elderly.
FDA Panel Votes on Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee voted in favor of the approval of teprotumumab (Horizon Therapeutics) for the treatment of thyroid eye disease.
Sample Timing Significantly Affects Diagnosis of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Time of thyroid function sampling may affect the diagnosis of subclinical thyroid dysfunction in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
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