MayoClinic.com - Thyroid nodules

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Site description: Extensive discussion of thyroid nodules, including diagnosis (benign vs malignant) and treatment. Aimed at patients.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer

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Previous 270Endocrine and Metabolic Diseaseshttp://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/endo.htm Endocrine and Metabolic DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders Patient information on a variety of endocrine disorders.
Other resource N0 Thyroid Answershttp://www.thyroidanswers.org/ Thyroid AnswersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid A resource for hypothyroid and hyperthyroidism information. Find the latest news on synthroid, and other treatments for symptoms.
Other resource N1 Thyroid Historyhttp://www.thyroidhistory.net/ Thyroid HistoryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Contains articles of historical research and present studies. Includes diagnosis, treatment, and related diseases.
Other resource N2 MyThyroid.comhttp://www.mythyroid.com/ MyThyroid.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Patient-centered resource by a physician from Toronto. Discusses the various diseases and their related complications.
Other resource N3 The Merck Manual - Thyroid Disordershttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8a.htm The Merck Manual - Thyroid DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Covers the synthesis and release of hormones, the effects, and laboratory testing of thyroid function.
Other resource N4 EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Goiterhttp://www.endocrineweb.com/goiter.html EndocrineWeb - Thyroid GoiterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Goiter Describes the causes of thyroid enlargement. Contains photos and illustrations.
Other resource N5 Pendred syndromehttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=pendredsyndrome Pendred syndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Goiter A genetic condition associated with deafness and goiter.
Other resource N6 Thyroid Disordershttp://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~daveg/thyroid/thy_dis.html#Hypothyroidp Thyroid DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Primary, secondary, juvenile and congenital hypothyroidism by David W. Gardner M.D. Includes photos of patients.
Other resource N7 The Merck Manual - Hypothyroidismhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8e.htm The Merck Manual - HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid A look at myxedema including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory evaluation and treatment.
Other resource N8 eMedicine - Hypothyroidismhttp://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1145.htm eMedicine - HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Article by Philip R Orlander, MD. Containing background, pathophysiology, symptoms, differentials, and clinical findings.
Other resource N9 AllRefer Health - Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism)http://health.allrefer.com/health/congenital-hypothyroidism-info.html AllRefer Health - Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Covers the causes, prevention, symptoms, tests, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other resource N10 Underactive Thyroidhttp://www.underactivethyroid.net Underactive ThyroidTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Contains description and symptoms, news, and an article archive.
Other resource N11 Dr. Richard Guttler's Thyroid.com Bloghttp://home.earthlink.net/~belluzzi/index.html Dr. Richard Guttler's Thyroid.com BlogTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Weblogs Provides a daily diary based on his web consultations and rounds at the Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center.
Other resource N12 Hyperthyroidism - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc.http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/book.asp?PageType=Book&ID=397 Hyperthyroidism - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid A look at this disorder that includes natural remedies that may be helpful to the treatment.
Other resource N13 MedicineNet - Hyperthyroidismhttp://www.medicinenet.com/Hyperthyroidism/article.htm MedicineNet - HyperthyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Discusses the excess of hormones, regulation, and causes, including Graves' Disease.
Other resource N14 DrKoop.com - Hyperthyroidismhttp://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000356.htm DrKoop.com - HyperthyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Covers the definition, causes, incidence, and risk factors. Contains illustrations.
Other resource N15 Graves' Diseasehttp://www.fitzgeraldmd.com/DOCS/article15.html Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Dr. Paul Fitzgerald of the UCSF Medical Center discusses symptoms, exophthalmos, skin myxedema and treatment options.
Other resource N16 Medstudents: Graves' Diseasehttp://www.medstudents.com.br/endoc/endoc5.htm Medstudents: Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Also known as Parry's or Basedow's disease and diffuse toxic goiter. Includes management of hyperthyroidism, etiology, prevalence, incidence, pathology and clinical features.
Other resource N17 Suite101 - Graves' Diseasehttp://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/graves_disease Suite101 - Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Articles about the clinical course, symptoms, autoimmune nature, diagnosis and treatment options related to Graves' disease. Feature articles include discussions of the environmental triggers of Graves' disease and suggestions for holistic healing.
Other resource N18 Pretibial Myxedemahttp://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/pretibial_myxedema.htm Pretibial MyxedemaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Description of a dermatology complication sometimes found in non-thyrotoxic Graves disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, and stasis dermatitis.
Other resource N19 Thyroid Federation International - Thyroid Eye Diseasehttp://www.thyroid-fed.org/publications/windows.html Thyroid Federation International - Thyroid Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Personal account that explains the physical and emotional impact that TED has on a person.
Other resource N20 The National Womens Health Information Centerhttp://www.4woman.org/faq/graves.htm The National Womens Health Information CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Frequently asked questions about Graves' Disease and what could happen if left untreated.
Other resource N21 Thyroid Eye Diseasehttp://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/aa091399.htm?once=true& Thyroid Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Review of Graves' ophthalmopathy, including symptoms, treatments, information and resources.
Other resource N22 Pam B.'s Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Journalhttp://www.webmosaics.com/thyroid/ Pam B.'s Autoimmune Thyroid Disease JournalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease A personal story about fighting autoimmune thyroid disease. Includes resources and links.
Other resource N23 Graves Eye Diseasehttp://www.geocities.com/sumikolseki/GravesEyeFile.html Graves Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease A personal account of the progression of Infiltrative Thyroid Ophthalmopathy that includes photographs of before, during, and after having surgery.
Other resource N24 Elaine Moore's Graves' Disease Education Sitehttp://www.elaine-moore.com/gravesdisease/ Elaine Moore's Graves' Disease Education SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease A personal site intended for support and information on symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory tests, treatments, and Ophthalmopathy.
Other resource N25 MediBoard Networkhttp://www.mediboard.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum&f=1 MediBoard NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Bulletin board for patient to patient support of Graves' Disease.
Other resource N26 Thyroid Disordershttp://www.healthboards.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=122 Thyroid DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Message board and information on disease symptoms and treatments, including hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, plus a wide range of related problems.
Other resource N27 ThyroidDisease2http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ThyroidDisease2/ ThyroidDisease2Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support An email list to learn more about this disease and to talk to others.
Other resource N28 Graves Disease and RAIhttp://groups.msn.com/GRAVESDISEASEANDRAI/ Graves Disease and RAITop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Message board for people with this condition. Includes background information, personal stories, and links to related sites.
Other resource N29 The Endocrine Societyhttp://www.endo-society.org/ The Endocrine SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations World's largest organization devoted to the research and clinical advancements in endocrinology and metabolism. Founded in 1916.
Other resource N30 British Thyroid Foundationhttp://www.btf-thyroid.org British Thyroid FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations A patient-led charitable organisation dedicated to helping those with thyroid disorders.
Other resource N31 Thyroid Australiahttp://www.thyroid.org.au Thyroid AustraliaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Provides personal support, counselling, information and training. Aims to raise awareness and interest in thyroid conditions.
Other resource N32 Thyroid Foundation of North Cumbria (TFNC)http://members.aol.com/TfncThyroid/TfncThyroid.htm Thyroid Foundation of North Cumbria (TFNC)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Offers support to thyroid sufferers and their families. Group meetings are held every month and a newsletter is produced.
Other resource N33 Light Of Life Foundation - checkyourneck.comhttp://www.checkyourneck.com/ Light Of Life Foundation - checkyourneck.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Offers support and programs to help educate patients, families, and doctors about thyroid cancer and how to beat it.
Other resource N34 Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Noduleshttp://www.aace.com/clin/guidelines/thyroid_nodules.pdf Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid NodulesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules AACE clinical practice guidelines. [PDF]
Other resource N35 eMedicine - Thyroid Nodulehttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3224.htm eMedicine - Thyroid NoduleTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Discusses laboratory evaluation, imaging studies, fine-needle aspiration biopsy, management of, and special considerations.
Other resource N36 ScienceDirect - Journal of Surgical Research : Value of thyroid scintigraphy in the era of cost containmenthttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WM6-4DKKKHG-7S&_user=10&_handle=B-WA-A-W-WVC-MsSAYVA-UUA-AAUAWYWYYZ-AUEYYZBZYZ- ScienceDirect - Journal of Surgical Research : Value of thyroid scintigraphy in the era of cost containmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Study indicates that the thyroid uptake scan in the evaluation of thyroid nodules in euthyroid patients lacks utility.
Other resource N37 Thyroid Function Testshttp://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~daveg/thyroid/thy_test.html Thyroid Function TestsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Total T4 (T4), Free T4 (FT4), Total T3 (T3), Resin T3 Uptake, sTSH (TSH), Antithyroid Antibodies, Reverse T3.
Other resource N38 BMJ - Thyroid function testshttp://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/321/7268/1080 BMJ - Thyroid function testsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Letters that discuss the reassessment of thyroid function tests.
Other resource N39 AACE - TSH Level Explanationhttp://www.aace.com/pub/tam2003/explanation.php AACE - TSH Level ExplanationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Discusses their recommendations and position on changing TSH scores.
Other resource N40 Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis) in Childhoodhttp://www.bsped.org.uk/NN/GRAVES.htm Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis) in ChildhoodTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Discusses the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook.
Other resource N41 Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Congenital Hypothyroidismhttp://www.tsh.org/disorders/pregnancy/newborns.html Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Congenital HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Discusses the cause, screening process, incidence and types, Low T4, and outcome.
Other resource N42 Health News Article | Reuters.com - Bullying Hurts Kids with Hormone Disordershttp://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=7142489 Health News Article | Reuters.com - Bullying Hurts Kids with Hormone DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Children with thyroid problems and other endocrine issues were more likely to show symptoms of psychological distress.
Other resource N43 BioMed Central | Abstract | Hypothyroidism and Dyslipidemia: Modern Concepts and Approacheshttp://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3782/6/451/abstract BioMed Central | Abstract | Hypothyroidism and Dyslipidemia: Modern Concepts and ApproachesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues Discusses the role of thyroid hormone in regulating the synthesis, metabolism, and mobilization of lipids.
Other resource N44 Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseaseshttp://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=4960&nbr=3524&ss=6&xl=999 Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Overview of the differing types of pericarditis.
Other resource N45 Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Associated?http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/103/1/e9 Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Associated?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Presents a case where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the fetal compartments, including ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and skin edema.
Other resource N46 Entrez PubMed - Thyroid hormone and the cardiovascular systemhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15282446 Entrez PubMed - Thyroid hormone and the cardiovascular systemTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Changes in serum T(3) levels in patients with chronic congestive heart failure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormone metabolism suggesting that patients may benefit from T(3).
Other resource N47 Titan Initiates Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Phase II Clinical Study of DITPA In Congestive Heart Failurehttp://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041214/nytu073_1.html Titan Initiates Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Phase II Clinical Study of DITPA In Congestive Heart FailureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Study will evaluate DITPA in the treatment of advanced congestive heart failure (CHF) associated with low serum thyroid hormone levels.
Other resource N48 Radium Experiment Assessment Projecthttp://forums.delphiforums.com/carsreap Radium Experiment Assessment ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies REAP, a delphi forum that is working to promote honest and ethical evaluation of the history of Nasopharyngeal Radium Irradiation (NRI), to promote a governmental and medical response to this public health issue.
Other resource N49 Potassium iodide pills: Protection against radiation exposurehttp://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/CC/00027.html Potassium iodide pills: Protection against radiation exposureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies Taking (KI) pills in the immediate aftermath of radioiodine exposure can prevent subsequent thyroid cancer.
Other resource N50 Ingenta - Musculoskeletal manifestations in patients with thyroid diseasehttp://www.ingenta.com/isis/searching/Expand/ingenta?pub=infobike://bsc/cend/2003/00000059/00000002/art00003 Ingenta - Musculoskeletal manifestations in patients with thyroid diseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Musculoskeletal Discusses the prevalence of adhesive capsulitis, Dupuytren's contracture, trigger finger, limited joint mobility and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Other resource N51 Bone and Calcium Metabolism in Subclinical Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidismhttp://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/endocrj/50/6/657/_pdf Bone and Calcium Metabolism in Subclinical Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Musculoskeletal Examines calcium and bone metabolism in subclinical thyroid disorders. Endocr J Vol. 50: 657-661, (2003).
Other resource N52 Calcium Supplements May Interfere With Thyroid Treatmenthttp://my.webmd.com/content/article/25/1728_58215 Calcium Supplements May Interfere With Thyroid TreatmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Patients are urged to space their vitamins from their thyroxine replacement.
Other resource N53 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolismhttp://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/86/8/3579 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Study suggests that L-carnitine is effective in both reversing and preventing symptoms of hyperthyroidism and has a benefical effect on bone mineralization.
Other resource N54 eMedicine - Myxedema Coma or Crisishttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1581.htm eMedicine - Myxedema Coma or CrisisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Myxedema_Coma Discusses the life-threatening form of untreated hypothyroidism with physiological decompensation.
Other resource N55 Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients with Mild Hypothyroidismhttp://jnm.snmjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/10/1712 Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients with Mild HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Brain_and_Mood_Disorders Discusses the emotional and cognitive abnormalities in adult hypothyroidism. From The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
Other resource N56 BioMed Central | Full text | Thyroid function in clinical subtypes of major depression: an exploratory studyhttp://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/4/6 BioMed Central | Full text | Thyroid function in clinical subtypes of major depression: an exploratory studyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Brain_and_Mood_Disorders Evidence suggesting the presence of an autoimmune process affecting the thyroid gland in depressive patients.
Other resource N57 Thyroid Disease and the Skinhttp://www.thyroid.ca/Articles/EngE9B.html Thyroid Disease and the SkinTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin Features common problems and changes associated with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Other resource N58 Pruritus an important symptom of internal diseaseshttp://www.mf.uni-lj.si/acta-apa/acta-apa-00-3/Peharda.html Pruritus an important symptom of internal diseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin In depth article describes itching that can be associated with Hyperthyroidism, Mixoedema, and Hyperparathyroidism.
Other resource N59 Thyroid Disease and Diabeteshttp://journal.diabetes.org/clinicaldiabetes/v18n12000/Pg38.htm Thyroid Disease and DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Related_Diseases Diabetic patients have a higher prevalence of thyroid disorders compared with the normal population.
Other resource N60 Thyroid Disease: Dietary Gluten in Celiacs Linked to Organ-Specific Autoantibodieshttp://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_print=y&p_prodid=111 Thyroid Disease: Dietary Gluten in Celiacs Linked to Organ-Specific AutoantibodiesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Related_Diseases Research suggests a relatively high percentage of patients with autoimmune thyroiditis also have celiac disease.
Other resource N61 Infertility - A Couple's Survival Guidehttp://www.drdaiter.com/ovulation.html Infertility - A Couple's Survival GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, ovulatory dysfunction and treatments.
Other resource N62 JAMA - Fetal Loss Associated With Excess Thyroid Hormone Exposurehttp://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/292/6/691 JAMA - Fetal Loss Associated With Excess Thyroid Hormone ExposureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy The standard practice of increasing thyroid hormone replacement doses in hypothyroid pregnant women leads to higher miscarriage and lower birth weights.
Other resource N63 ATA - Maternal Fetal Symposiumhttp://www.blueskybroadcast.com/Client/ATA_4.2.04/ ATA - Maternal Fetal SymposiumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Presents a number of lectures on the impact of maternal thyroid status on fetal development. Windows Media Player required.
Other resource N64 eMedicine - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Pregnancyhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3261.htm eMedicine - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and PregnancyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Covers the background, pathophysiology, and frequency of Postpartum Thyroiditis, Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease.
Other resource N65 JCEM - Impact of Ovarian Hyperstimulation on Thyroid Function in Women with and without Thyroid Autoimmunityhttp://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/89/8/3808 JCEM - Impact of Ovarian Hyperstimulation on Thyroid Function in Women with and without Thyroid AutoimmunityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Study on thyroid function and first weeks of pregnancy and the major role of T4.
Other resource N66 The Merck Manual - Thyroiditishttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8f.htm The Merck Manual - ThyroiditisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis A description, signs, symptoms, prognosis and treatment of different types of this disease.
Other resource N67 eMedicine - De Quervain Thyroiditishttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic534.htm eMedicine - De Quervain ThyroiditisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis Article by Ildiko Lingvay, MD discusses the most common cause of a painful thyroid gland due to transient inflammation. Includes lab studies and treatment.
Other resource N68 eMedicine - Riedel Thyroiditishttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2036.htm eMedicine - Riedel ThyroiditisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis Article by John L Boone, MD. A rare chronic inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. Contains background, differentials, workup, treatment, and photos.
Other resource N69 HealthCentral - Thyroid Screening Urged For Older Womenhttp://www.healthcentral.com/news/newsfulltext.cfm?id=595 HealthCentral - Thyroid Screening Urged For Older WomenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors Females over 50 years of age should be screened once every 5 years for thyroid disorders.
Other resource N70 Entrez PubMed - Subclinical hyperthyroidism and the risk of dementiahttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11155096&dopt=Abstract Entrez PubMed - Subclinical hyperthyroidism and the risk of dementiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors The first prospective study to suggest that subclinical hyperthyroidism in the elderly increases the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Other resource N71 HealthDay - Elderly Better Off With Underactive Thyroidhttp://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=522615 HealthDay - Elderly Better Off With Underactive ThyroidTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors Dutch researchers report that the very old do not experience adverse effects and may even live longer than those with normally functioning glands.
Other resource N72 Entrez PubMedhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15357891 Entrez PubMedTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors Current controversies in endocrinology: screening of asymptomatic elderly for subclinical hypothyroidism.
Other resource N73 EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Surgery for Different Thyroid Diseaseshttp://www.endocrineweb.com/surthyroid.html EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Surgery for Different Thyroid DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Surgery Discusses the types of surgical options based upon two major factors, the type of thyroid disease and the anatomy of the gland itself.
Other resource N74 Thyroid Surgery - Your Thyroidectomyhttp://www.british-thyroid-association.org/booklet%20no%202.pdf Thyroid Surgery - Your ThyroidectomyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Surgery A booklet by the British Thyroid Association that explains about the procedure and what to expect.
Other resource N75 Healthtouch® - Drug Informationhttp://www.healthtouch.com/level1/p_dri.htm Healthtouch® - Drug InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication Search by medication name from this page.
Other resource N76 Calcium Supplements Can Interfere With Thyroid Drughttp://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/deanfulltexttopics.cfm?ID=35574&storytype=DeanTopics Calcium Supplements Can Interfere With Thyroid DrugTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication News article warning that high calcium levels may result in lower thyroid hormone levels for women taking supplements.
Other resource N77 MedWatch - 2004 Safety Information Alerts: Levoxylhttp://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2004/safety04.htm#Levoxyl MedWatch - 2004 Safety Information Alerts: LevoxylTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication FDA and King Pharmaceuticals notified healthcare professionals of revisions.
Other resource N78 Lannett Company, Inc. (LCI) Announces The FDA Has Granted An AB Rating To Synthroidhttp://links.biospace.com/news_story.cfm?StoryID=18445120&full=1 Lannett Company, Inc. (LCI) Announces The FDA Has Granted An AB Rating To SynthroidTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication Generic-drug maker Lannett Co. (LCI) received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to launch its bioequivalence of Abbott Laboratories' (ABT) popular thyroid drug, Synthroid.
Other resource N79 Radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidismhttp://www.mythyroid.com/radioactive_iodine_for_hyperthyroidism.htm Radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Radioactive_Iodine_Therapy Presents the advantages of this treatment, the factors associated with a positive outcome, and answers some FAQ's.
Other resource N80 American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Press Releasehttp://www.aace.com/pub/press/nejm.htm American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Press ReleaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Radioactive_Iodine_Therapy/Mortality_Research A statement about the March 1998 radioiodine and hyperthyroid study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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