ALLMedicine™ Hyperthyroidism Center

May 13th, 2021 - Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a multisystem genetic disorder that presents with hypocalcemia due to congenital hypoparathyroidism; cardiovascular, renal, and facial anomalies; and skeletal defects. This syndrome is also associated with a...

May 12th, 2021 - The C2HEST score (C2: coronary artery disease [CAD] / chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] (1 point each); H: Hypertension; E: Elderly (Age≥75, doubled); S: Systolic heart failure (doubled); T: Thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism)) has been v...

May 4th, 2021 - Preoperative administration of a saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI) is recommended in the guidelines for the management of hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease. Studies addressing its effect on complications after thyroidectomy are in...

May 1st, 2021 - Diffusely increased 18F-FDG thyroid radionuclide uptake is not always hyperthyroidism.|2021|Sun L,Goh HJ,Wang NX,Verma SK,Velan SS,|

May 1st, 2021 - We sought to examine clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure (HF) and thyrotoxicosis. Patients with thyrotoxic HF were compared with age and gender-matched patients hospitalized for acute HF (controls...

Aug 15th, 2016 - Thyrotoxicosis has multiple etiologies, manifestations, and potential therapies. Appropriate treatment requires an accurate diagnosis and is influenced by coexisting medical conditions and patient preference. This document describes evidence-based...

Feb 5th, 2016 - Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can be readily diagnosed and can be treated in a safe, cost-effective manner. Professional organizations have given guidance on how and when to employ thyroid-stimulating hormone testing for the detection of thyr...

Sep 4th, 2013 - An in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles that regulate thyroid hormone homeostasis is critical for the development of new diagnostic and treatment approaches for patients with thyroid disease. Important clinical practices in use tod...

Apr 11th, 2013 - The EANM Dosimetry Committee Series "Standard Operational Procedures for Pre-Therapeutic Dosimetry" (SOP) provides advice to scientists and clinicians on how to perform patient-specific absorbed dose assessments. This particular SOP describes how ...

Jun 30th, 2011 - This guideline is intended to guide appropriately trained and licensed physicians performing therapy with unsealed radiopharmaceutical sources. Adherence to this guideline should help to maximize the efficacious use of these procedures, maintain s...

May 13th, 2021 - Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a multisystem genetic disorder that presents with hypocalcemia due to congenital hypoparathyroidism; cardiovascular, renal, and facial anomalies; and skeletal defects. This syndrome is also associated with a...

May 12th, 2021 - The C2HEST score (C2: coronary artery disease [CAD] / chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] (1 point each); H: Hypertension; E: Elderly (Age≥75, doubled); S: Systolic heart failure (doubled); T: Thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism)) has been v...

May 4th, 2021 - Preoperative administration of a saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI) is recommended in the guidelines for the management of hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease. Studies addressing its effect on complications after thyroidectomy are in...

May 4th, 2021 - Liothyronine is an L-triiodothyronine (T3) indicated for: Hypothyroidism: As replacement in primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism (1.1) Pituitary Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (...

May 3rd, 2021 - Sedative. Sedation is obtainable within an hour, and in adequate dosage, the duration of action is more than six hours. Included in the more common conditions in which the sedative action of this class of drugs is desired are anxiety-tension state...

Mar 29th, 2021 - This year's virtual Endocrine Society annual meeting was another excellent event packed with exciting content. Here are a few interesting highlights from the thyroid research presented. Does Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Treatment for Hyperthyroidism L...

Sep 8th, 2020 - This transcript has been edited for clarity. Matthew F. Watto, MD: Welcome back to The Curbsiders. I'm Dr Matthew Watto, here with my great friend, Dr Paul Williams. Paul, can you tell us about today's video? Paul N. Williams, MD: Thanks so much f...

Apr 9th, 2020 - Answer 2/5 Of the following, which is more commonly recognized as a major risk factor for the development of ARDS? Your peers chose: Hyperthyroidism 0% Massive transfusion 0% Syncope 0% Appendicitis 0% Multiple risk factors exist for ARDS. These i...

Feb 7th, 2020 - New UK guidelines for the treatment of hyperthyroidism, including Graves’ disease, place heavier emphasis on the use of radioactive iodine as the frontline treatment for patients unlikely to remain remission-free on the medications, as opposed to.

Feb 3rd, 2020 - New UK guidelines for the treatment of hyperthyroidism, including Graves' disease, place heavier emphasis on the use of radioactive iodine as the frontline treatment for patients unlikely to remain remission-free on the medications, as opposed to ...