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.
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Radiation Exposure From CT Scans Linked to Thyroid Cancer
Exposure to medical radiation from computed tomography scans is associated with an increased risk for thyroid cancer and leukemia.
High TSH, Low FT4 Within Reference Ranges Linked to Cardiometabolic Risk in Youth
In children, low-normal thyroid function test results, even within reference ranges, may indicate increased cardiometabolic risk.
Mixed Views on Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
The benefits of treating overt hypothyroidism in women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy are clear, but there is less clarity regarding the maternofetal and neonatal effects of subclinical hypothyroidism.
Active Surveillance Feasible for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinomas
In healthy patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinomas, active surveillance may be a feasible and safe alternative to immediate surgery, according to study results published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. There is controversy regarding optimal management of low-risk thyroid carcinomas, with active surveillance emerging as a potential alternative to surgery. However, there is…
Investigational Treatment Shows Significant Improvements in Thyroid Eye Disease
Integrated, pooled efficacy data from the phase 2 and phase 3 OPTIC trials of teprotumumab (Horizon Therapeutics) found that the treatment led to significant reductions in inflammation, proptosis (eye bulging) and diplopia (double vision) in patients with active thyroid eye disease (TED).
Intraoperative Autofluorescence-Based Imaging May Prevent Hypocalcemia After Thyroidectomy
Rates of parathyroid autotransplantation and the number of inadvertently resected parathyroid glands were significantly lower with the use of near-infrared autofluorescence.
Long-Term Fatigue Is Common After Total Thyroidectomy
Long-term fatigue should be a consideration when there is an option to choose between total thyroidectomy and thyroid lobectomy.
Antithyroid Drugs and Risk for Acute Pancreatitis: Is There a Link?
Based on a case-crossover analysis, there was an increased risk for acute pancreatitis associated with ongoing methimazole/carbimazole or propylthiouracil treatment.
Diagnosis and Management of Painful Hashimoto Thyroiditis: A Case Review
Researchers conducting a comprehensive literature review for painful Hashimoto thyroiditis identified only 70 cases of the rare condition.
