The thyroid gland's health can significantly impact metabolism and growth. Recognizing signs such as a persistent neck lump, difficulty swallowing, vo ...

The first section of the algorithm (“acute evaluation and management”) includes differential diagnosis, monitoring airway and cardiac status, performing laboratory tests and a CT scan with ...

These include: An ultrasound scan to create a picture of your thyroid gland A test to look at a sample of cells from your thyroid (biopsy) Scans to find out if your cancer has spread (CT scan or ...

A radioactive iodine uptake test, or RAIU, is typically performed with a thyroid scan to help determine thyroid health ... If you’ve had digestive issues like diarrhea, a recent CT scan, or are ...

Thyroid nodules initially diagnosed on fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology to be indeterminate rarely have a change in management after repeat FNA, suggesting little benefit in repeat testing of ...

The discovery of a thyroid nodule often triggers anxiety, primarily due to fears of cancer. However, medical research offers reassurance: approximately 90% of thyroid nodules are benign.

The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mandates a Defense Department feasibility study on refining polymetallic nodule-derived intermediates to high-purity nickel, copper, and cobalt ...

The widespread utilization of chest CT scans has increased the importance of the proper evaluation of incidentally found lung nodules. The primary goal in the evaluation of these nodules is to ...

A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, is a noninvasive medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to create detailed pictures, typically used to see the inside of the body. A rare Kansas fossil ...

Drew University and UCLA School of Medicine. In fact, thyroid nodules are far more common than most people realize, occurring in up to 65% of people, and are cancerous only around 10% of the time.