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New Approach to Thyroid Surgery Eliminates Neck Scar
August 9, 2011 — Thyroid nodules affect nearly 13 million Americans and are a result of abnormal cell growth on the gland. Until recently, the only way to remove nodules and rule out cancer was through surgery that ... > full story -
Harmful Effects of Hypothyroidism on Maternal and Fetal Health Drive New Guidelines for Managing Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
July 25, 2011 — Emerging data clarifying the risks of insufficient thyroid activity during pregnancy on the health of the mother and fetus, and on the future intellectual development of the child, have led to new ... > full story -
No Increase in Most Common Preventable Cause of Intellectual Disability Over 20 Years, Quebec Study Finds
July 19, 2011 — A new study that was prompted by recent reports of an increase in cases of congenital hypothyroidism in the United States, and aimed at assessing the incidence of this condition among Quebec ... > full story -
Large Human Study Links Phthalates, BPA and Thyroid Hormone Levels
July 11, 2011 — A link between chemicals called phthalates and thyroid hormone levels was recently confirmed in the first large-scale and nationally representative study of phthalates and BPA in relation to thyroid ... > full story -
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No Difference in Brand Name and Generic Drugs Regarding Thyroid Dysfunction, Study Finds
July 11, 2011 — There is no difference between brand-name and generic drug formulations of amiodarone -- taken to control arrhythmia -- in the incidence of thyroid dysfunction, according to a new ... > full story -
Discovery of Parathyroid Glow Promises to Reduce Endocrine Surgery Risk
June 20, 2011 — Researchers have discovered that parathyroid glands have a natural fluorescence that can be used during surgery to identify these tiny organs, which are hard to find with the naked ... > full story -
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New Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Hyperthyroid
June 13, 2011 — New clinical guidelines developed by an expert panel that include 100 evidence-based recommendations for optimal care of patients with hyperthyroidism and other causes of thyrotoxicosis are presented ... > full story -
Elderly May Be More Likely to Die If They Have Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
June 6, 2011 — A common hormone abnormality in older adults -- a mild form of overactive thyroid called subclinical hyperthyroidism -- is linked to a much higher risk of dying, a new study ... > full story -
Fighting Cancer With Cancer: Researchers Find Promising Use for Thyroid Cancer Gene
June 4, 2011 — A mutant gene long thought to accelerate tumor growth in thyroid cancer patients actually inhibits the spread of malignant cells, showing promise for novel cancer therapies, a new study has ... > full story -
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Facelift Incision Offers Safe Option for Some Thyroid Patients
May 31, 2011 — A facelift incision and robotics can help surgeons safely remove a portion of a diseased thyroid from some patients without the characteristic neck scar. Surgeons developed the technique utilizing ... > full story
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