Thyroid dysfunction is common among people with diabetes regardless of type, suggesting that biochemical thyroid screening should be a part of routine management for those with type 1 and type 2, ...

Experts discuss key challenges in hypothyroidism management, including diagnostic thresholds and appropriate use of ...

Myxedema is caused by the deposition of hyaluronic acid in patients with thyroid disease. Blood tests can detect thyroid dysfunction, which can result in cardiac, GI, and menstrual disturbances as ...

The thyroid, a little butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of the neck, is essential for general health since it regulates metabolism, energy levels, and numerous biological processes. Despite its ...

Thyroxine (T4) levels differ from person to person but usually exist within a consistent range. Abnormal T4 levels can lead to various symptoms and complications, including mental health and digestive ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Steering clinicians toward a cascade approach for thyroid function testing cut unnecessary orders by a monthly average of 15% and concurrent orders by 19% per month, according to ...

RADIOIODINE (I131) has been used extensively in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders, and many tests have been developed. 1–3 Most of these tests are based on two aspects of thyroid activity: the ...

Adjusting the reference intervals of thyroid function diagnostic tests -- for age, sex, and race -- reclassified many people into different disease categories when compared with current reference ...