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New Genetic Variants in Thyroid Function Identified

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Colby Stong

April 12, 2022

A team of researchers investigated the influence of genetic variation on thyroid hormone concentrations.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Exacerbation of Graves Disease

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Colby Stong

April 11, 2022

Investigators report on a case series of patients who experienced new onset or relapsed Graves disease-related hyperthyroidism following undergoing vaccination for COVID-19.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Low-Dose ADHD Medications Not Associated With Changes in Thyroid and Growth Hormones in Children

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Colby Stong

April 11, 2022

A team of investigators assessed the impact of different treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on thyroid and growth hormone levels in a pediatric population.

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Liothyronine Improved Persistent Hypothyroidism Symptoms Despite Optimum Levothyroxine Therapy

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Jessica Nye, PhD

April 6, 2022

Investigators evaluated the effect of treatment with liothyronine on quality of life in female patients with hypothyroidism and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels within reference ranges.

Doctor examining woman's ear with otoscope

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Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment May Lead to Hearing Loss

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Mary Stroka

April 1, 2022

An investigation says the majority of teprotumumab-treated patients experienced otologic symptoms, but most resolved after therapy.

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Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulin as a Potential Biomarker for Thyroid Eye Disease

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Lauren Dembeck, PhD

March 30, 2022

Study offers a cut-off TSI level that might be able to discriminate between active and inactive TED.

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Maternal Subclinical Hypothyroidism Associated With Higher Risk of Pre-Eclampsia

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Colby Stong

March 29, 2022

Investigators assessed the impact of maternal thyroid dysfunction on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia.

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