Small Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Latest Research
Thursday, May 8, 2008
If you have a small (1 cm or less) papillary thyroid cancer -- known as a papillary microcarcinoma -- should you have a total thyroidectomy? Is radioiodine remnant ablation after... .. read more..
Tell Your Thyroid Story
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Periodically, I create Open Threads on the various Thyroid Forums, where I pose a question that may be of interest to all you wise and wonderful forum members and visitors.... .. read more..
Some Patients Paying as Much as $85 for a Three-Month Supply of Thyroid Medicati..
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Consumer Reports has released a study that found that the same bottle of pills can vary by as much as $100 or more, depending on the pharmacy you're using. ... .. read more..
Why a Low TSH Means Your Doctor Lowers Your Dose, And Other Confusing Issues
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Many people write to me asking me to please explain "why, when my TSH results show that my thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) has dropped, does the doctor want to LOWER... .. read more..
Thyroid Hit Parade: Mel Borins' Ode to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis -- A Hilarious So..
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Dallas, Texas endocrinologist Dr. David Feinstein, and his friend and colleague in Canada, noted family physician and holistic stress management expert Dr. Mel Borins, believe that there is a place... .. read more..
Mild Thyroid Slowdown Linked to Heart Attacks in Women
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Women with a slightly underactive thyroid, and even those whose blood tests fall into the so-called "normal" range for TSH tests, may have a higher risk of death from heart... .. read more..
Elaine and Seinfeld Vs. The Goiter
Monday, April 28, 2008
I just happened to see an old Seinfeld episode that has a thyroid theme, of all things. It's an episode called "The Old Man," and in this episode, Jerry, Elaine... .. read more..
Huge Surge in Thyroid Cancer in New South Wales, Australia
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Thyroid cancer has risen dramatically in the New South Wales region of Australia over the last decade. While the area had a low rate to start with, the Cancer Institute... .. read more..
Higher TSH Levels Associated with Higher Risk of Thyroid Cancer
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Researchers reporting in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism looked at the connection between TSH level and the diagnosis of a differentiated thyroid cancer. ... .. read more..
Should Doctors Treat With T3 Thyroid Drugs Even When Thyroid Blood Tests are Nor..
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Richard Podell, MD is an integrative physician with expertise in working with thyroid patients, as well as people with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other immune-related diseases. Dr. Podell... .. read more..
Thyroid Hormone Free T3 Has a Daily Rhythm
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Interesting, new research published online by the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that Free T3 has a circadian (daily) rhythm, much like thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) does.... .. read more..
The Astrology Behind Oprah's Thyroid Problems
Monday, April 21, 2008
I'll admit -- this is a first for me. I've never heard anyone talk about astrology and the thyroid in the same breath. And along comes Ted Pandeva Zagar, who... .. read more..
When Patients Won't Take Their Thyroid Medication
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I had an interesting discussion with a friend of mine this week. Her 20-something daughter, who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism several months ago, has decided that she doesn't want to... .. read more..
When You Can't Lose Weight Due to a Thyroid Condition
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
I had an opportunity to do the Odyssey on Health radio show with Darian Schaubert, at the University of North Dakota's School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The topic... .. read more..
Sex Drive 101 for Thyroid Patients
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Many people aren't aware that, in addition to so many better known symptoms, thyroid problems can also affect your sex drive. Cory Silverberg, our About.com Guide to sexuality,... .. read more..
