The thyroid gland has an important role in determining how much energy the body burns. Thyroid gland functions are regulated by a hormone known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Increased levels ...

Hyperthyroidism, especially toxic nodular goiter, was associated with an increased risk for cancer, especially lung, prostate, and breast cancers. Hyperthyroidism is associated with an increased risk ...

THE introduction by Astwood of new and potent antithyroid substances has permitted a great advance in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and has given a new tool with which to further knowledge of the ...

RECENT studies on sporadic goitrous cretinism 1–5 have called attention to the interesting paradox of hypothyroidism associated with a hyperplastic nodular goiter. These studies have demonstrated an ...

Thyroid disorders, common in India affecting 42 million people, include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and anxiety. The ...

In the world of medicine, many conditions have names that may seem unfamiliar to English speakers. Some of these diseases have names borrowed from other languages, and Greek is a usual suspect when it ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, involves overproduction of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. There are several possible causes of hyperthyroidism, including ...

MANILA, Philippines — After Chinese actor Jet Li’s alleged aged and weak photos circulated in the Internet these days sparked concern for the martial arts legend’s health, his manager, through a ...

Many patients do not experience or report symptoms in the early stages of hyperthyroidism. As a result, the condition may not be diagnosed until it progresses enough to cause symptoms. Eventually, the ...

Thyroid gland function is regulated by the hormone TSH. Increased levels of TSH and increased signaling through its receptor cause hyperthyroidism and goiter. Signals downstream of the receptor for ...

The thyroid gland has an important role in determining how much energy the body burns. Thyroid gland functions are regulated by a hormone known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Increased levels ...