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

These conditions can occur because of problems such as inflammation of the thyroid, nodules that develop on the thyroid gland, autoimmune disorders, and exposure to radiation. Hyperthyroidism occurs ...

Purpose: This study was undertaken to compare the diagnostic accuracy and complication rate of computed tomography (CT)–guided percutaneous lung biopsies of lung nodules ≤ 1.5 cm versus > 1.5 ...

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 ...

Rising heart attack cases among young adults have prompted a surge in cardiac CT scans, particularly after the deaths of well-known personalities. Cardiologists and radiologists are divided over the ...

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.

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.

Using CT scans, scientists in Catalonia have gained new insights into the internal structure of hailstones, revealing details about their formation and growth that challenge previous assumptions about ...

The two major steps of iodine metabolism—uptake and organification—are altered in thyroid cancer tissues. Organification defects result in a rapid discharge of radioiodine from thyroid cells ...

Additionally, a chest CT scan identified mulberry-like mass shadows in ... Dual-energy X-ray bone mineral density suggested osteopenia. Thyroid ultrasound showed a nodule with calcification ...

A thyroid ultrasound is a safe, painless procedure that uses sound waves to examine the thyroid gland. It can be used to help ...