During pregnancy, thyroid dysfunctions such as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) are seen in women. “Thyroid dysfunction can affect 2–3 in every 100 ...

According to the NHS, elderly people suffering from an underactive thyroid may have an increased risk of memory loss whilst children may experience slower development leading up to puberty." They ...

They added: “An overactive thyroid can also manifest itself in swelling in the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland, as experienced by our clients. This swelling is usually painless but it can ...

A 5-year follow-up of those randomized to receive or not receive radioiodine after thyroidectomy showed nearly the same low ...

To determine if this was safe practice we reviewed the thyroid scans of 204 patients who received pre-therapy technetium-99m (99m Tc) pertechnetate scans within a 3-year period. In total ...

Advertisment Thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism (also known as underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (also known as overactive thyroid) can affect your fertility by disrupting your menstrual ...

The thyroid is the gland that is essentially responsible for maintaining the body's metabolism. Low thyroid function may give rise to many symptoms which may include weight gain (often very ...

This is a rash that was once a hallmark sign of Graves' disease, a type of hyperthyroidism. Thanks to earlier diagnoses and treatment of thyroid diseases, this rash is now considered a rare symptom.

Doctors will still assess scans for signs of fractures, but in the participating hospitals the AI will also look for smaller breaks. Experts believe that, by catching fractures early, the programs ...