Complication Rates Low for High-Volume Pediatric Thyroid Surgery
Complication rates are low following surgery for pediatric thyroid disease at a high-volume center.
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Does Maternal Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Affect Child IQ?
Investigators examined a link between maternal iodine status during pregnancy and child IQ and sought to determine vulnerable time frames of exposure to suboptimal iodine availability.
Single Radiofrequency Ablation Has Long-Term Effects on Benign Thyroid Nodules
Radiofrequency ablation is safe and may have a long-lasting effect in patients with benign thyroid nodules.
Rituximab an Effective Alternative to High-Dose Steroids in Thyroid Eye Disease
Low-dose rituximab combined with a short course of intravenous methylprednisolone is an effective and safe alternative to high-dose steroids in thyroid eye disease.
Thyroid Cancer: Individualized Follow-Up Curtails Unnecessary Tests
In patients who have had successful thyroid cancer treatment, clinicians should consider scaling back extensive follow-up testing.
Does Levothyroxine Increase Live-Birth Rates in Euthyroid Women With Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies?
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies are associated with an increased risk for miscarriage and preterm birth, even when thyroid function is normal.
Early Treatment for Hyperthyroidism Reduces CV Morbidity, Mortality in Graves Disease
Early and intensive treatment for hyperthyroidism in Graves disease is associated with improvements in cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality, regardless of treatment method used.
Thyroidectomy Superior to HRT in Euthyroid Patients With Hashimoto Disease
Compared with medical management alone, total thyroidectomy significantly improved the health of euthyroid patients with Hashimoto disease.
Active Surveillance: Is it an Appropriate Approach for Thyroid Cancer?
In patients with thyroid cancer, active surveillance has been controversial because surgery is the standard of care.
Case Study: Young Woman With Abnormal Thyroid Function Tests
A patient with no thyroid-related symptoms presents with an abnormal thyroid function test.
