Articles tagged with Thyroid Diseases
Research finds patients treated for Hodgkin's disease as children are nine times more likely to develop a second cancer, with specific types of cancer at higher risk. The study suggests regular screening is necessary to monitor patients' lifetime health.
Researchers have discovered that combining standard treatment with a second natural hormone, triiodothyronine, improves cognitive symptoms in hypothyroidism patients. The study found that brain function, memory, and energy levels increased significantly with the combined therapy.
Researchers have identified a novel human gene responsible for the systemic autoimmune disease APECED. The discovery provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of destructive autoimmune responses and may hold significance for other autoimmune conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
Scientists examining rat brains with underactive thyroid glands found differences in neuronal responses to serotonin, a neurotransmitter important for circulatory control. The study suggests thyroid hormones have an impact on mature brains, potentially affecting depression treatment.
Thyroid screening can prevent mild problem from becoming severe and reverse undiagnosed symptoms, according to a Johns Hopkins study. Screening costs are comparable to other preventative tests, with greatest savings from lowering cholesterol and heart disease risk.
Researchers found that mice without thyroid hormone receptor beta are deaf, even though they appear healthy. The study suggests that this gene controls hearing development, and its loss may cause human genetic forms of deafness.