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Thyrotropin levels may be associated with coronary heart disease mortality in women
Women with increasing levels of thyrotropin within the normal range appear to have a higher risk of fatal coronary heart disease, according to a report in the April 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.   view more (2008-04-29)

Thyrotropin levels associated with Alzheimer's disease risk in women
Women with low or high levels of the hormone thyrotropin, which affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels, appear to have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the July 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.   view more (2008-07-29)

Mild Hyperthyroidism Linked To Increased Mortality
Elderly people with slightly raised thyroid hormone concentrations-but who do not have overt thyroid disease-could be at an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, suggest authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Low blood concentration of the hormone thyrotropin is a... view more (2001-09-12)

Glycoprotein hormone receptors
We have aspired at understanding and further dissecting the molecular mechanism of activation of the Glycoprotein hormone receptors (GpHr), members of the G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily.   view more (2006-01-17)

Study suggests anesthetic agent may have rapid antidepressant effects
A single intravenous infusion of a drug known as ketamine, which is a general anesthetic agent, may relieve symptoms of depression within two hours and remain effective for up to one week.   view more (2006-08-08)

Thyroid-cancer test reveals recurrence early
A blood test for thyroid cancer can detect persistent or recurrent disease even before doctors can find any trace of a tumor, according to a new study. The findings suggest that people treated for the disease should be examined regularly for early signs of recurrence.   view more (2005-06-27)

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