Pituitary, Thyroid & Adrenal Disorders
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Stopping levothyroxine in subclinical hypothyroidism safe, feasible
Despite apparent lack of benefits, many still receive levothyroxine for subclinical hypothyroidism.
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Don’t be afraid of weight gain with hyperthyroid treatment
A large study shows highest weight gain risk is with thyroidectomy, and radioiodine therapy is linked to better survival.
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Thyroid autoimmunity linked to cancer, but screening not advised
While disorders such as Graves’ disease may double the odds of tumors, the overall risk remains low.
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Hyperthyroidism rebound in pregnancy boosts adverse outcomes
“A low dose of antithyroid medications may be a good choice for women with subnormal TSH and/or positive TRAb in early pregnancy.”
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Hypothyroidism: No more waiting to eat or drink with liquid thyroxine?
Two manufacturers of liquid levothyroxine products now have data showing that patients with hypothyroidism could take these formulations and then...
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Keeping thyroid hormone treatment on target is key for the heart
‘Both undertreatment and overtreatment were associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes,’ including higher mortality, but keeping thyroid...
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Undertreated hypothyroidism may worsen hospital outcomes
Large database study finds association between suboptimal hypothyroidism treatment and longer hospital stay, higher readmission rate.
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Surgery shows no survival, morbidity benefit for mild hyperparathyroidism
A decade-long randomized trial shows nearly identical outcomes in most measures in patients with mild parathyroid tumors who did and did not...
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No link between cell phones and brain tumors in large U.K. study
“There is always a need for further research work, especially as phones, wireless, etc., become ubiquitous, but this study should allay many...
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Monitor children’s thyroids after iodine exposure for imaging, FDA says
Neonates and those with underlying conditions are at greatest risk of adverse effects from iodinated contrast media, the agency says.
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Burden of thyroid cancer: Substantial and increasing
Of 19 countries, 13 showed an average annual percentage increase in incidence rates.